die Paralyse
Translation
paralysis, palsy
Examples
Die Krankheit führte zu einer vollständigen Paralyse.
The disease led to complete paralysis.
Die Regierung befand sich in einer politischen Paralyse.
The government was in a state of political paralysis.
Grammar Patterns
to fall into a paralysis The country fell into an economic paralysis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lähmung (paralysis), Stillstand (standstill), Erstarrung (numbness/torpor)
Etymology
From Greek 'paralysis', from 'para-' (beside) + 'lysis' (a loosening). It's an international cognate.
Memory Tips
Directly related to the English word 'paralysis'. Think of something being 'loosened' from its normal function, hence paralyzed.