German · Body & Health
"Fever" in German: Fieber
das Fieber
Fever in German is das Fieber. Say Ich habe Fieber or Fieber messen for taking your temperature. A slight fever is leichtes Fieber; high is hohes Fieber.
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How to pronounce Fieber
Say it
FEE-ber
/ˈfiːbɐ/
FEE-ber. Soft ie as ee. Soft final er like uh.
"Fever" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Fieber | fever Main noun. | Main noun. |
| Fieber haben | to have a fever Everyday symptom talk. | Everyday symptom talk. |
| Fieber messen | to take one's temperature With a thermometer. | With a thermometer. |
| hohes Fieber | high fever More serious cases. | More serious cases. |
How to use Fieber in real life
- 1Calling work
Ich bleibe zu Hause, ich habe Fieber.
I'm staying home; I have a fever.
Fieber haben.
- 2Parenting
Können wir kurz das Fieber messen?
Can we quickly take the temperature?
Das Fieber messen.
- 3Pharmacy
Gegen Fieber brauche ich etwas Mildes.
For fever I need something mild.
Gegen Fieber.
Mistakes English speakers make with Fieber
Incorrect: der Fieber
Correct: das Fieber
Fieber is neuter: das.
Incorrect: Ich habe einen Fever.
Correct: Ich habe Fieber.
Use Fieber, not English fever.
Good to know
People often measure in °C and mention the number: 38,5 Grad Fieber. For kids, parents call a doctor sooner; adults may rest first unless the Fieber is high or lasting.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking on a sick roommate
ChatPal
Hast du immer noch Fieber?
Do you still have a fever?
You
Ja, leichtes Fieber, aber weniger als gestern.
Yes, a slight fever, but less than yesterday.
ChatPal
Soll ich Tee holen?
Should I get tea?
You
Bitte. Und das Thermometer — ich will das Fieber nochmal checken.
Please. And the thermometer — I want to check the fever again.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fever" in German
How do you say fever?
Das Fieber.
I have a fever?
Ich habe Fieber.
Take temperature?
Fieber messen.
Gender?
Neuter: das Fieber.
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