noun
der Krampfanfall, ¨-e
seizure
The German word "Krampfanfall" is a compound noun made of:
- Krampf: cramp, spasm
- Anfall: attack, seizure
Meaning:
"Krampfanfall" means a "seizure" or "convulsive attack," referring to sudden, involuntary muscle contractions.
Similar words:
- Anfall (attack/seizure, general term)
- Krampf (cramp/spasm, usually localized muscle contraction)
- Epileptischer Anfall (epileptic seizure)
Difference:
"Krampfanfall" specifically refers to a seizure characterized by convulsions (muscle cramps plus attack), whereas "Anfall" is more general. "Krampf" alone highlights just the muscle spasm aspect without meaning a full seizure.
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Examples
Er hat einen Krampfanfall.noun
He is having a seizure.
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