This is the 15505th most frequent German word.
viral
"Viral" in German means gaining rapid popularity or attention, especially online.
In this context, 'viral' describes content that is widely shared and popular on the internet, often through social media.
Das Video ging viral und erreichte Millionen von Zuschauern.
The video went viral and reached millions of viewers.
Here, 'virale' ('viral' in English) characterizes marketing strategies designed to spread quickly and extensively, similar to how a virus spreads.
Die Forschung über virale Marketingstrategien nimmt stetig zu.
Research on viral marketing strategies is steadily increasing.
In this sentence, 'virale' pertains to diseases caused by viruses, utilizing the biological meaning of the term.