höhenkrank
suffering from altitude sickness
English translations
- 01
altitude sickness
- 02
mountain sickness
Word details
- German meaning
- Krank durch Sauerstoffmangel in großer Höhe.
- English meaning
- Altitude sickness
- Synonym
- Höhenkrankheit
- German example
- Bergsteiger können höhenkrank werden.
- English example
- Mountaineers can get altitude sickness.
Related words
- Höhenkrankheit
Altitude sickness is an illness caused by the low oxygen levels at high altitude.
Example sentences with “höhenkrank”
Viele Bergsteiger werden in dieser Höhe höhenkrank. (Many mountaineers suffer from altitude sickness at this height.)
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of being 'höhenkrank'?
Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue caused by low oxygen levels at high altitudes.