seizure
der Krampfanfall, die Krampfanfälle
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seizure
A sudden attack involving involuntary, usually rhythmic muscle contractions. A seizure can have various causes and is not always caused by epilepsy.
Der Mann bekam plötzlich einen Krampfanfall und fiel zu Boden.
The man suddenly had a seizure and fell to the ground.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Krampfanfälle |
| genitive | des Krampfanfalles |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Krampfanfall | die Krampfanfälle |
| accusative | den Krampfanfall | die Krampfanfälle |
| dative | dem Krampfanfall | den Krampfanfällen |
| genitive | des Krampfanfalles des Krampfanfalls | der Krampfanfälle |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Krampfanfall' is made up of 'Krampf' (cramp) and 'Anfall' (attack). The base word 'Anfall' refers here to an event that begins suddenly; 'Krampf' describes the muscle contractions.
Die Ärztin fragte, ob es in der Familie schon einmal einen Krampfanfall gegeben habe.
The doctor asked whether anyone in the family had ever had a seizure.
Common expressions include 'einen Krampfanfall bekommen' (to have a seizure), 'einen Krampfanfall erleiden' (to suffer a seizure), and 'nach einem Krampfanfall' (after a seizure). These expressions often occur in reports about sudden health emergencies.
Der Patient hat zum ersten Mal einen Krampfanfall erlitten.
The patient suffered a seizure for the first time.
'Krampfanfall' is used mainly in medical conversations, reports, and emergency situations. The word can also be used in everyday life when describing such an event.
Nach dem Krampfanfall wurde die Frau zur Untersuchung ins Krankenhaus gebracht.
After the seizure, the woman was taken to the hospital for an examination.
