hysteria
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hysteria
A state of exaggerated, uncontrolled excitement, panic, or emotional agitation in a group or in an individual.
Als die Tickets für das Konzert ausverkauft waren, brach unter den Fans die reine Hysterie aus.
When the tickets for the concert were sold out, pure hysteria broke out among the fans.
hysteria
In medical history, a now outdated term for a complex mental disorder that was expressed through emotional outbursts and physical symptoms without an organic cause.
Im 19. Jahrhundert wurde die Hysterie oft als typisch weibliche Krankheit diagnostiziert.
In the 19th century, hysteria was often diagnosed as a typically female illness.
The adjective for this noun is 'hysterisch' (hysterical). A common compound is 'Massenhysterie' (mass hysteria), which describes panic or excessive excitement that takes hold of a large group of people.
Die Fans reagierten hysterisch auf die Ankunft der Band.
The fans reacted hysterically to the band's arrival.
'Hysterie' (hysteria) is often combined with verbs that describe a sudden beginning or an increase. Typical phrases are 'in Hysterie ausbrechen' (to break out in hysteria), 'in Hysterie verfallen' (to fall into hysteria), or 'eine Hysterie auslösen' (to trigger hysteria).
Als sie die Spinne sah, brach sie in Hysterie aus.
When she saw the spider, she broke out in hysteria.
The medical meaning of 'Hysterie' (hysteria) is outdated and is used today almost only in historical texts or texts about the history of science and medicine. Watch for signal words like '19. Jahrhundert' (19th century), 'Medizingeschichte' (medical history), or 'damals' (back then).
In der Medizingeschichte des 19. Jahrhunderts war die Diagnose „Hysterie“ bei Frauen weit verbreitet.
In the medical history of the 19th century, the diagnosis 'Hysterie' (hysteria) was widespread among women.
panic
Panik mainly refers to sudden, extreme fear that can trigger uncontrolled behavior. Hysterie refers to excitement judged to be exaggerated and emotionally uncontrolled. Panik fits acute fear, while Hysterie fits situations where the exaggerated reaction is the focus.
Wegen eines harmlosen Gerüchts brach in der wartenden Menge Hysterie aus.
Because of a harmless rumor, hysteria broke out among the waiting crowd.
Als dichter Rauch in den Saal drang, geriet die Menge in Panik.
When thick smoke entered the hall, the crowd panicked.
