der Schlaganfall
Translation
stroke, apoplexy
Examples
Er hatte letztes Jahr einen Schlaganfall.
He had a stroke last year.
Ein Schlaganfall ist ein medizinischer Notfall.
A stroke is a medical emergency.
Grammar Patterns
to have/suffer a stroke to have a stroke He suffered a stroke.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gehirnschlag, Apoplex
Etymology
From 'Schlag' (blow, strike) and 'Anfall' (attack, seizure). Literally a 'strike-attack' on the brain.
Memory Tips
Imagine a sudden 'Schlag' (blow) to the brain causing an 'Anfall' (attack).