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spasm in German

spasm in German is Spasmus, Krampf, Muskelkrampf — spasm means a sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.

spasm in German

Spasmus
noun
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
Krampf
noun
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
Muskelkrampf
noun
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
Anfall
noun
A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.
krampfen
verb
To produce and undergo a spasm or series of spasms.
verkrampfen
verb
To produce and undergo a spasm or series of spasms.

What does "spasm" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.
    "A spasm in his lower back left him unable to stand up straight."
  2. noun A sudden, short burst of activity, energy, or emotion.
    "A spasm of panic gripped the crowd when the lights went out."
  3. verb To contract suddenly and involuntarily.
    "His hand spasmed and he dropped the cup."

spasm in a sentence

  • A spasm in his lower back left him unable to stand up straight.
  • She felt a spasm in her calf halfway through the run.
  • A spasm of panic gripped the crowd when the lights went out.
  • His hand spasmed and he dropped the cup.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spasm" in German?

"spasm" in German is Spasmus, Krampf, Muskelkrampf. spasm means: A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.

How do you use "spasm" in a sentence?

Example: "A spasm in his lower back left him unable to stand up straight." In German, "spasm" is Spasmus, Krampf, Muskelkrampf.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "spasm": Spasmus, Krampf, Muskelkrampf, Anfall, krampfen, verkrampfen.

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