English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

cramp in German

cramp in German is Krampf, krampfen — cramp means a sudden, painful, involuntary tightening of a muscle.

cramp in German

Krampf
noun
A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled; (sometimes) a similar pain even without noticeable contraction.
krampfen
verb
(intransitive) (of a muscle) To contract painfully and uncontrollably.

What does "cramp" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, painful, involuntary tightening of a muscle.
    "She got a cramp in her calf halfway through the run."
  2. verb To restrict or hold back something, such as movement, growth, or freedom.
    "The tiny office space cramped their ability to expand the business."

cramp in a sentence

  • She got a cramp in her calf halfway through the run.
  • Drinking enough water can help prevent muscle cramps.
  • The tiny office space cramped their ability to expand the business.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cramp" in German?

"cramp" in German is Krampf, krampfen. cramp means: A sudden, painful, involuntary tightening of a muscle.

How do you use "cramp" in a sentence?

Example: "She got a cramp in her calf halfway through the run." In German, "cramp" is Krampf, krampfen.

Are there other ways to say "cramp" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "cramp": Krampf, krampfen.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.