infertil

infertile

English translations

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    infertile

Word details

German meaning
Unfähig, Nachkommen zu zeugen oder zu gebären; unfruchtbar.
English meaning
infertile
Synonym
unfruchtbar, zeugungsunfähig
German example
Das Paar hatte Schwierigkeiten, ein Kind zu bekommen, da die Frau infertil war.
English example
The couple had difficulty having a child because the woman was infertile.
Comparative
infertilerSuperlative: am infertilsten

Example sentences with “infertil”

  1. Der Boden ist in dieser Region leider infertil. (The soil in this region is unfortunately infertile.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'infertil' used for humans?

Yes, but 'unfruchtbar' is much more common in everyday speech. 'Infertil' is used in medical or scientific contexts.