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“coma” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkoːma/

Example

Die Ärzte konnten ihn nach dem Unfall nicht aus dem Koma wecken.

The doctors couldn't wake him from his coma after the accident.

Illustration for Koma (coma)

How to say “coma” in German

“Coma” in German is Koma.

A person lies in a profound, unresponsive state, cut off from the outside world while the body remains alive.

Full entry for Koma: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Koma

Nach dem Schlaganfall lag sie lange im Koma.

After the stroke, she was in a coma for a long time.

Tips for using Koma

  • Koma is neuter, so standard phrases include im Koma liegen, ins Koma fallen, and aus dem Koma erwachen.

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