akute
Translation
acute, severe, sharp
Examples
Sie hat akute Bauchschmerzen.
She has acute abdominal pain.
Das ist eine akute Gefahr.
That is an acute danger.
Grammar Patterns
((acute)) + noun acute... This is an acute crisis.
Similar Words
sudden, severe, urgent; Antonyms: chronisch (chronic)
Etymology
From Latin 'acutus' meaning 'sharp, pointed'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'acute' angle in geometry – it's sharp, suggesting a sudden, intense state.