Anfall

seizure

noun AN-fal Rare

Also means

fit, attack

Usage Note

Anfall denotes a sudden attack of illness, such as an epileptic seizure (epileptischer Anfall) or an asthma attack (Asthmaanfall). From anfallen, it also describes a fit of emotion, e.g. ein Lachanfall.

Examples

"Der Patient erlitt während der Nacht einen epileptischen Anfall."

Natural Translation

The patient suffered an epileptic seizure during the night.

Literal Translation

The patient suffered during the night an epileptic seizure.

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