Anfall

derNoun

seizure; fit; attack

English translations

  1. 01

    attack

  2. 02

    seizure

  3. 03

    fit

  4. 04

    onset

Word details

German meaning
Ein plötzliches Auftreten einer Krankheit oder eines Symptoms.
English meaning
Seizure, attack
Synonym
Attacke, Ausbruch
German example
Er hatte einen epileptischen Anfall.
English example
He had an epileptic seizure.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Anfall
Plural Form
die Anfälle

Example sentences with “Anfall”

  1. Er hatte einen Lachanfall. (He had a fit of laughter.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Anfall only medical?

No, it can also describe emotional states like 'Wutanfall' (tantrum) or 'Lachanfall' (fit of laughter).