No. 6,661 in German
erkältung
A common cold.
In a sentence
Ich habe eine Erkältung und brauche Ruhe.
I have a cold and need rest.
The word 'Erkältung' is employed here to describe the common illness known as a cold.
Er hat sich durch den kalten Wind eine Erkältung eingefangen.
He caught a cold due to the chilly wind.
In this case, 'Erkältung' emphasizes the result of exposure to cold weather, which led to catching a cold.
Eine Erkältung dauert in der Regel eine Woche.
A cold usually lasts for a week.
Here, 'Erkältung' is used to generally discuss the typical duration of the illness.
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