die Hysterie
Translation
hysteria
Examples
Die Nachricht löste eine Hysterie aus.
The news triggered a hysteria.
In der Menge brach Hysterie aus.
Hysteria broke out in the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
to trigger ((sth.)) Die Nachricht löste eine Hysterie aus.
to break out In der Menge brach Hysterie aus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Panik (panic), Aufregung (excitement); Antonyms: Ruhe (calm), Gelassenheit (composure)
Etymology
From Greek 'hystera' (womb), as it was once thought to be a condition specific to women.
Memory Tips
It's a cognate with the English word 'hysteria', making it very easy to remember. Think of a hysterical crowd.