Krampf

cramp

noun KRAMPF Rare

Also means

spasm

Usage Note

Krampf is a muscular cramp or spasm; einen Krampf bekommen means to get a cramp. Compounds specify the site, as in Wadenkrampf (calf cramp) or Magenkrampf (stomach cramp).

Examples

"Beim Schwimmen bekam sie einen Krampf in der Wade."

Natural Translation

While swimming she got a cramp in her calf.

Literal Translation

At-the swimming got she a cramp in the calf.

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