die Erkältung
cold
How do you say “cold” in German? It’s die Erkältung. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledie
Pluraldie Erkältungen
Pronunciationer-KEL-toong
Example
Ich habe eine Erkältung.
I have a cold.
Memory tip
Erkältung sounds a bit like being chilled, which can lead to a cold.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Erkältung» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Erkältung» is die.
What is the plural of «Erkältung»?
The plural is die Erkältungen.
German nouns with the article die →