koorts
fever
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/koːrts/
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Cultural Note
De koorts (common gender). 'Koorts hebben' (to have a fever) is measured in Celsius in the Netherlands. Normal temperature is 36.5-37.5 degrees. Above 38 degrees is considered koorts. The Dutch standard remedy: paracetamol.
📝 Example Sentences
Het kind heeft hoge koorts.
The child has a high fever.
De koorts is gelukkig gezakt.
The fever has fortunately gone down.