No. 6,662 in German
erkältungswellen
"Erkältungswellen" means "waves of colds" or "cold outbreaks."
In a sentence
Im Winter treten häufig Erkältungswellen auf.
In winter, cold waves frequently occur.
The word 'Erkältungswellen' refers to waves or periods during which many people experience colds.
Die Schule war während der Erkältungswellen fast leer, da viele Schüler erkrankten.
The school was almost empty during the cold waves as many students fell ill.
Here, 'Erkältungswellen' refers to the seasonal periods of widespread colds impacting attendance.
Ärzte empfehlen besondere Maßnahmen zu Beginn von Erkältungswellen.
Doctors recommend special measures at the start of cold waves.
In this sentence, 'Erkältungswellen' is used to denote the preemptive preparation for periods of frequent illness due to colds.
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