Seuche

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German siuhhī; equivalent to siech (sick) +‎ -e (ness).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzɔʏ̯çə/
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  • Homophone: solche (nonstandard)

Noun

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Seuche f (genitive Seuche, plural Seuchen)

  1. a disease, usually infectious, that is seen as dangerous and destructive (be it to people, animals, or plants)
  2. an epidemic of such a disease
  3. (informal) bad luck, especially as a streak
  4. (informal) something highly repulsive or unpleasant

Declension

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See also

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