fertőző
B1
Hungarian
infectious, contagious
B1
1
infectious
B2
Usage pattern:
fertőző betegség/vírus; fertőző beteg
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Meaning
able to spread between people
Themes
medicine
|disease
|infection
|transmission
|public_health
|health
Definition
Describes a disease or organism that can be passed from one person, animal, or organism to another through infection.
B2
1
infectious
B2
Usage pattern:
fertőző nevetés/mosoly/lelkesedés
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Meaning
spreading emotions or behavior
Themes
emotion
|social_influence
|behavior
|figurative
|mood
|emotions
Definition
Describes a feeling, mood, or behavior that quickly spreads from one person to others because it strongly influences them.
B1
1
contagious
B2
Usage pattern:
fertőző betegség; vki fertőző
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Meaning
Easily spread as disease
Themes
health
|disease
|medicine
|infection
|transmission
|illness
|public_health
Definition
Able to spread from one person or animal to another; used of diseases and of people or animals that can pass a disease to others.
B1
TECHNICAL
2
infectious
C1
Usage pattern:
fertőző betegség; fertőző betegségek
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Meaning
caused by infection (medical)
Themes
medicine
|disease
|infection
|etiology
|diagnosis
|health
Definition
Describes a disease or medical condition whose origin is an infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other microorganisms, as opposed to noninfectious causes such as genetics, trauma, or lifestyle.
B2
2
contagious
B2
Usage pattern:
fertőző jókedv/lelkesedés/nevetés
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Meaning
Feeling spreading to others
Themes
emotion
|social_influence
|behavior
|attitude
|emotions
|social_interaction
|communication
Definition
Likely to make other people feel, think, or behave in a similar way.
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