In German, "virus" can be translated as Virus (neuter) or Erreger (masculine).
According to the reference:
( Med) Virus nt or m , Erreger m.
This indicates that in the medical context, Virus (neuter) and Erreger (masculine) are both valid translations for "virus".
| German Word | Gender | English Translation | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virus | neuter (nt) | Virus | General |
| Erreger | masculine (m) | Pathogen, causative agent, virus | Medical |
Therefore, depending on the specific context, either "Virus" or "Erreger" can be used. Erreger is more specific to the "causative agent" or "pathogen" meaning.
