Alpdrücken
dasNounnightmare; sleep paralysis; literally 'elf-pressure'.
English translations
- 01
to kiss
- 02
peck
Word details
- German meaning
- Alpdrücken bezeichnet ein Gefühl der Beklemmung oder Angst, oft verbunden mit Albträumen.
- English meaning
- Nightmares
- Synonym
- Albträume
- German example
- Er litt unter Alpdrücken nach dem traumatischen Erlebnis.
- English example
- He suffered from nightmares after the traumatic experience.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Alpdrücken
- Plural Form
- None
Example sentences with “Alpdrücken”
Ich hatte letzte Nacht ein schreckliches Alpdrücken. (I had a terrible nightmare last night.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Alpdrücken' a common word for nightmare?
Yes, 'Alpdrücken' refers specifically to the sensation of weight or paralysis during sleep, though 'Albtraum' is more commonly used for a general nightmare.