panic attack
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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.
