die Schlafstörung
Translation
sleep disorder, sleep disturbance, insomnia
Examples
Sie leidet an einer schweren Schlafstörung.
She suffers from a severe sleep disorder.
Schlafstörungen sollten ärztlich behandelt werden.
Sleep disorders should be treated by a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) Sie leidet an einer Schlafstörung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Schlafproblem (sleep problem), die Schlaflosigkeit (insomnia)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schlaf' (sleep) and 'Störung' (disturbance, disorder). The verb 'stören' means 'to disturb'.
Memory Tips
Think of something 'disturbing' your sleep. 'Störung' is the noun for 'disturbance'.