die Grippe
flu / influenza
How do you say “flu / influenza” in German? It’s die Grippe. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articledie
Pluraldie Grippen
PronunciationGRIP-e
Example
Im Winter haben viele die Grippe.
In winter, many people have the flu.
Memory tip
Grippe looks like “grip,” but it actually means the flu.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Grippe» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Grippe» is die.
What is the plural of «Grippe»?
The plural is die Grippen.
German nouns with the article die →