Genus

derNoun

die Gattung (biology); das Genus (grammar)

Word details

German meaning
Ein Streptokokkus ist eine Gattung von Bakterien, die oft Infektionen verursachen.
English meaning
Streptococcus is a genus of bacteria that often causes infections.
Synonym
Streptokokken
German example
Der Arzt diagnostizierte eine Streptokokken-Infektion im Hals des Patienten.
English example
The doctor diagnosed a streptococcal infection in the patient's throat.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Streptokokkus
Plural Form
die Streptokokken

Example sentences with “Genus”

  1. This species belongs to a new genus. (Diese Art gehört zu einer neuen Gattung.)

Frequently asked questions

Does 'genus' have different meanings in German?

Yes, in biology it is 'die Gattung', while in grammar it is 'das Genus' (the grammatical gender).