die Benommenheit
Translation
daze, groginess, stupor, light-headedness
Examples
Nach dem Schlag auf den Kopf spürte er eine starke Benommenheit.
After the blow to the head, he felt a strong daze.
Die Medikamente verursachten bei ihm eine leichte Benommenheit.
The medication caused him slight grogginess.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) Er leidet an starker Benommenheit.
to be in a state of ((sth.)) Er war in einem Zustand der Benommenheit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwindel (dizziness), Trance; Antonyms: Klarheit (clarity), Bewusstsein (consciousness)
Etymology
From 'benommen' (dazed), the past participle of 'benehmen' (to take away, i.e., take away the senses), plus the suffix '-heit' which forms abstract nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of the state of being 'numb' in the head. The verb root 'nehmen' (to take) implies your senses have been 'taken' away.