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panic attack
A sudden and intense episode of fear or panic, accompanied by physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
Während der Prüfung bekam er plötzlich eine Panikattacke und konnte sich nicht mehr konzentrieren.
During the exam, he suddenly had a panic attack and could no longer concentrate.
This word is made up of 'Panik' (panic) and 'Attacke' (attack). An 'Attacke' is an attack. So a panic attack is literally a sudden 'attack' of panic.
Er leidet seit seiner Kindheit an Panikattacken.
He has suffered from panic attacks since childhood.
'Panikattacke' (panic attack) is most commonly used with the verbs 'bekommen' (to get/have) or 'haben' (to have). 'Eine Panikattacke bekommen' describes the moment when it begins, while 'eine Panikattacke haben' describes the state.
Als sie im vollen Aufzug steckte, hat sie eine Panikattacke bekommen.
When she was stuck in the crowded elevator, she had a panic attack.
If someone regularly has panic attacks, the construction 'an Panikattacken leiden' (to suffer from panic attacks) is often used. Note the preposition 'an' with the dative here.
Viele Menschen, die an Panikattacken leiden, suchen professionelle Hilfe.
Many people who suffer from panic attacks seek professional help.
panic
'die Panik' and 'die Panikattacke' are closely related, but they are not the same. 'Panik' generally describes a state of intense fear or, colloquially, great agitation. 'Panikattacke' means a sudden episode of very intense fear, often with physical symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, or dizziness. So you can have 'Panik' without calling it a 'Panikattacke'. 'Panikattacke' is more precise when referring to a clear, intense episode of fear with physical reactions.
Während der Fahrt hatte der Mitarbeiter eine Panikattacke und musste aussteigen.
During the ride, the employee had a panic attack and had to get off.
Im Gedränge am Bahnhof bekam das Kind plötzlich Panik.
In the crowd at the train station, the child suddenly panicked.