World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesImpfstoff
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈɪmpfˌʃtɔf
"Der neue Impfstoff hat sich als sehr wirksam erwiesen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
"Scientists worked rapidly to develop a safe and effective vaccine for the new virus."
- 1
To inoculate a person or animal with a vaccine in order to produce immunity against a disease.
"Local clinics began to vaccinate residents against the seasonal flu."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'vaccinus', meaning 'pertaining to cows', originating from 'vacca' (cow). It was coined by Edward Jenner in the late 18th century to describe cowpox used for inoculation against smallpox, eventually broadening to mean any substance used to stimulate immunity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vaccine" is said worldwide
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vaccin
Transliteration: vak.sɛ̃
"Le vaccin est disponible pour tous les citoyens."
Impfstoff
Transliteration: ˈɪmpfˌʃtɔf
"Der neue Impfstoff hat sich als sehr wirksam erwiesen."
vaccino
Transliteration: vatˈtʃiː.no
"Il vaccino protegge la popolazione dalle epidemie."
vacuna
Transliteration: baˈku.na
"La vacuna es fundamental para prevenir enfermedades graves."
vacina
Transliteration: vaˈsi.nɐ
"A vacina foi distribuída para todos os postos de saúde."
टीका
Transliteration: tīkā
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"हर बच्चे को समय पर टीका लगवाना चाहिए।"
疫苗
Transliteration: yì miáo
Script: 中文汉字
"这种疫苗可以有效预防流感。"
백신
Transliteration: baek-sin
Script: 한국어 한글
"국민들은 안전하게 백신을 접종받았습니다."
ワクチン
Transliteration: wakuchin
Script: 日本語
"新しいワクチンの臨床試験が始まります。"
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