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ohnmächtig

unconscious

The German word "ohnmächtig" is an adjective that means "unconscious" or "faint". It is derived from the prefix "ohn-" meaning "without," and "Macht," meaning "power" or "strength". Thus, "ohnmächtig" literally suggests being "without power" or "powerless."

Similar words in German include "bewusstlos" (unconscious), "in Ohnmacht fallen" (to faint), and "kraftlos" (powerless/weak).

Differences:

  • "bewusstlos" typically means "unconscious" and is often used in medical contexts.
  • "in Ohnmacht fallen" specifically describes the act of fainting.
  • "kraftlos" means "powerless" or "weak" and may not imply losing consciousness but instead a lack of physical or metaphorical strength.

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Examples

Er wurde plötzlich ohnmächtig.adjective

He suddenly became unconscious.

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