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akute Depression

English translation of akute Depression

having an acute depression

In German, 'akute Depression' refers to a severe and sudden onset of depressive symptoms. The term 'akut' means 'acute' or 'sudden', and 'Depression' is the German word for 'depression'. This term is used to describe a serious mental health condition that requires immediate attention and treatment.


Example sentences using: akute Depression

Er leidet unter einer akuten Depression.

English translation of Er leidet unter einer akuten Depression.

He is suffering from an acute depression.

This sentence is used when describing that someone is currently experiencing a severe episode of depression. The preposition 'unter' is often used with suffering in German.

Sie wurde kürzlich mit akuter Depression diagnostiziert.

English translation of Sie wurde kürzlich mit akuter Depression diagnostiziert.

She was recently diagnosed with acute depression.

In this instance, the sentence indicates that someone has recently been medically diagnosed with severe depression. 'kürzlich' translates to 'recently'

Aufgrund seiner akuten Depression kann er nicht zur Arbeit gehen.

English translation of Aufgrund seiner akuten Depression kann er nicht zur Arbeit gehen.

Due to his acute depression, he cannot go to work.

This sentence explains that because of the person's severe depression, they are unable to attend work. 'Aufgrund seiner' translates to 'Due to his'.

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