die Grippe

Plural: die Grippen
Based on: greifen
Goethe A2 Noun
1.

the flue

("Grippe" is based on the French verb "gripper" which is about grabbing, seizing. And if you've ever had an actual (in)flue(nza) you'll know that you're in its grips for a time. )

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How many meanings does the German word 'Grippe' have?

Grippe has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the flue.

What is the gender of 'Grippe'?

die

What is the plural of 'Grippe'?

die Grippen

What is 'Grippe' related to?

The word 'Grippe' is related to greifen.

Where can I learn more about 'Grippe'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.