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germ
dʒɜːm
noun
zarazek
Also
drobnoustrój(m)
Definition
A microorganism, especially one that causes disease.
Examples
Wash your hands thoroughly to get rid of germs.
Dokładnie umyj ręce, aby pozbyć się zarazków.
The doctor explained how germs can spread infections quickly.
Lekarz wyjaśnił, jak drobnoustroje mogą szybko rozprzestrzeniać infekcje.
Collocations
kill germsspread germsdisease germs
noun
zalążek
Also
początek(m)
Definition
An initial stage from which something may develop; a rudimentary form or idea.
Examples
The idea for the novel was still in its germ stage.
Pomysł na powieść był jeszcze w zalążku.
The germ of a revolution was forming among the oppressed people.
Wśród uciskanych ludzi tworzył się początek rewolucji.
Collocations
germ of an ideagerm of truth
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