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"Vaccine" in German: Impfstoff
der Impfstoff
Note: vaccination: die Impfung
Vaccine in German is der Impfstoff. Say Der Impfstoff ist da or Ich brauche den Impfstoff. Die Impfung is the act of vaccination.
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How to pronounce Impfstoff
Say it
IMPF-shtoff
/ˈɪmpfˌʃtɔf/
IMPF-shtoff. Soft pf. Stress on Impf.
"Vaccine" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Impfstoff | the vaccine The substance. | The substance. |
| die Impfung | the vaccination The shot / act. | The shot / act. |
| Impfstoff bekommen | to get the vaccine Appointment talk. | Appointment talk. |
| gegen … Impfstoff | vaccine against … Disease named after gegen. | Disease named after gegen. |
How to use Impfstoff in real life
- 1Clinic desk
Ist der Impfstoff für Reisende verfügbar?
Is the vaccine for travelers available?
Der Impfstoff.
- 2Pharmacy question
Brauche ich einen Impfstoff vor der Reise?
Do I need a vaccine before the trip?
Einen Impfstoff.
- 3News chat
Der neue Impfstoff kommt nächste Woche.
The new vaccine arrives next week.
Der … Impfstoff.
Mistakes English speakers make with Impfstoff
Incorrect: die Vaccine
Correct: der Impfstoff
Use Impfstoff for the vaccine itself.
Incorrect: die Impfstoff
Correct: der Impfstoff
Masculine: der Impfstoff.
Good to know
People often mix Impfstoff and Impfung casually. At clinics, Impfstoff is the product; Impfung is getting vaccinated. Impfpass is the vaccination booklet.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Travel clinic before a trip
ChatPal
Hast du schon den Impfstoff fürs Land?
Do you already have the vaccine for the country?
You
Noch nicht. Welcher Impfstoff wird empfohlen?
Not yet. Which vaccine is recommended?
ChatPal
Frag die Ärztin. Der Impfstoff steht auf der Liste.
Ask the doctor. The vaccine is on the list.
You
Okay. Ich hole den Impfstoff morgen früh.
Okay. I'll get the vaccine tomorrow morning.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Vaccine" in German
How do you say vaccine?
Der Impfstoff.
Vaccine vs vaccination?
Impfstoff is the vaccine; Impfung is the vaccination.
Gender?
Masculine: der Impfstoff.
Get a vaccine?
Einen Impfstoff bekommen / sich impfen lassen.
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