German word

Schlaganfall

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃlaːkanˌfal/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstroke

Example

Er bekam plötzlich einen Schlaganfall.

He suddenly had a stroke.

Illustration for Schlaganfall (stroke)

More examples

Man kann das Risiko durch Behandlung von Risikofaktoren für einen Schlaganfall senken.

One can lower the risk by treating risk factors for a stroke.

Core concept

A sudden blow-like attack disrupts the brain and causes some functions to fail.

Common phrases

  • Risikofaktoren für einen Schlaganfall

    risk factors for a stroke

  • einem Schlaganfall vorbeugen

    prevent a stroke

  • Früherkennung eines Schlaganfalls

    early detection of a stroke

Similar words

Hirninfarkt: Brain tissue damage caused by a blocked blood vessel that cuts off its blood supply.
Hirnblutung: Impaired brain function caused by bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel.

Definition in German

Akuter, plötzlich einsetzender Ausfall von Hirnfunktionen infolge einer Durchblutungsstörung oder Blutung im Gehirn.

Word origin

The compound combines Schlag, meaning "blow" or "strike," with Anfall, meaning "attack" or "fit," for a sudden attack affecting the brain.

Usage tips

  • German commonly uses bekommen einen Schlaganfall for "have a stroke," while erleiden einen Schlaganfall is more formal.

Related words

  • Schlaganfallpräventionstroke preventionnoun
  • Schlaganfallzentrumstroke centernoun

Word lists with this word