English–German

“heart attack” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhɛɐ̯tsɪnˌfaɐ̯kt/

Example

Er hatte einen Herzinfarkt.

He suffered a heart attack.

Illustration for Herzinfarkt (heart attack)

How to say “heart attack” in German

“Heart attack” in German is Herzinfarkt.

A coronary artery suddenly shuts, leaving part of the heart without blood so the affected muscle begins to die.

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

Example sentences with Herzinfarkt

Schnelle Hilfe kann das Überleben bei einem Herzinfarkt sichern.

Quick help can ensure survival in the event of a heart attack.

Tips for using Herzinfarkt

  • Herzinfarkt is masculine, with the forms der Herzinfarkt and die Herzinfarkte; the accusative phrase is einen Herzinfarkt.

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