der Anfall

Plural: die Anfälle
Based on: an, anfallen, Fall
Noun
1.

the seizure, the attack or fit

(NOT for physical attacks. Those are "Angriff". "Anfall" is part of many "attacks" that come from within.)
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Examples
  • Sie bekam plötzlich einen Anfall von Heimweh.
  • She suddenly had a bout of homesickness.

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“anfallen” – Prefix Verbs Explained

A look at "anfallen" and why it means "attack" and "be on the agenda". And a look at the difference between "Angriff" and "Anfall" which both are "attack"

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How many meanings does the German word 'Anfall' have?

Anfall has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the seizure, the attack or fit.

What is the gender of 'Anfall'?

der

What is the plural of 'Anfall'?

die Anfälle

What is 'Anfall' related to?

The word 'Anfall' is related to an, anfallen and Fall.

Where can I learn more about 'Anfall'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Anfall':

“anfallen” – Prefix Verbs Explained
A look at "anfallen" and why it means "attack" and "be on the agenda". And a look at the difference between "Angriff" and "Anfall" which both are "attack"
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