akuten
Translation
acute, severe, sharp
Examples
Er leidet an einem akuten Mangel.
He is suffering from an acute shortage.
Wir müssen den akuten Fall besprechen.
We need to discuss the acute case.
Grammar Patterns
((acute)) + noun acute... He helps the acute patient.
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.