die Atemnot
Translation
shortness of breath, dyspnea, breathlessness
Examples
Bei Anstrengung leidet er an Atemnot.
He suffers from shortness of breath during exertion.
Plötzliche Atemnot kann ein ernstes Symptom sein.
Sudden shortness of breath can be a serious symptom.
Grammar Patterns
((to suffer from sth.)) to suffer from shortness of breath He suffers from shortness of breath.
((to have sth.)) to have shortness of breath Suddenly she had shortness of breath.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kurzatmigkeit; Antonyms: freie Atmung (free breathing)
Etymology
Composed of 'Atem' (breath) and 'Not' (distress, need, emergency).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'breath emergency' or being in 'need' of 'breath'.