Gehirnerschütterung

Gehirnerschütterung (noun) is a German word that is commonly used to refer to a concussion. It is derived from the words Gehirn, meaning brain, and Erschütterung, meaning a shock or an impact.

Definitions:

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, a fall, or any other incident that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Symptoms of a concussion can include headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and memory loss.

Opposites:

The opposite of Gehirnerschütterung is a healthy and normal brain, which is free from any damage or injury.

Synonyms:

• Kopfverletzung (head injury)
• Schädel-Hirn-Trauma (head injury)
• Gehirntrauma (brain injury)

Examples:

• Nachdem er während des Fußballspiels von einem Ball am Kopf getroffen wurde, musste er wegen einer Gehirnerschütterung ins Krankenhaus gebracht werden. (After being hit in the head by a ball during the soccer game, he had to be taken to the hospital for a concussion.)
• Der Unfall hat bei ihm eine Gehirnerschütterung verursacht, die sein Gedächtnis und seine Denkfähigkeit beeinträchtigt hat. (The accident caused a concussion in him, which affected his memory and thinking abilities.)\ Visit YouGlish.com