fallsüchtig
epileptic (dated/archaic)
English translations
- 01
addictive
- 02
dependent
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine ältere Bezeichnung für Epilepsie, eine neurologische Erkrankung, die zu Krampfanfällen führt.
- English meaning
- Epileptic
- Synonym
- epileptisch
- German example
- Er ist fallsüchtig und muss regelmäßig Medikamente nehmen.
- English example
- He is epileptic and has to take medication regularly.
Related words
- Epileptiker
An epileptic is a person who suffers from epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
Example sentences with “fallsüchtig”
Früher nannte man Epilepsie 'Fallsucht'. (In the past, epilepsy was called 'falling sickness'.)
Frequently asked questions
Should I use this word?
No, it is considered outdated and potentially offensive. Use 'epileptisch' instead.