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Hitzschlag

heatstroke

The German word "Hitzschlag" is a compound noun made of "Hitze" (heat) and "Schlag" (stroke or strike).

  • Hitze means "heat" or "high temperature".
  • Schlag means "stroke" or "blow" (as in a sudden striking event).

Hitzschlag refers to heatstroke, a medical condition caused by overheating of the body, typically after prolonged exposure to high temperatures.

Similar words:

  • Sonnenstich (sunstroke) — typically caused by direct exposure to the sun, leading to head-related symptoms.
  • Wärmeschlag (heatstroke, synonym used less frequently).

Difference:

  • "Hitzschlag" focuses on heat overload in general and can be caused by various heat sources.
  • "Sonnenstich" specifically results from sun exposure to the head and neck region.

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Examples

Beim Sport auf dem Feld droht Hitzschlag, wenn man zu wenig trinkt.noun

During sports on the field, heatstroke threatens if you drink too little.

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