German Word: der Schlaganfall
Plural: Schlaganfälle
English Meaning: stroke (medical), apoplexy
Spanish Meaning: derrame cerebral

Example Sentences:

Bluthochdruck erhöht das Schlaganfallrisiko.
High blood pressure increases the risk of a stroke.
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Durch einen Schlaganfall ist ihre linke Seite gelähmt.
A stroke paralysed her left side.
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Übermäßiges Training kann einen Schlaganfall verursachen.
Over-exercising can cause a stroke.
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Related Words:

der Schlag   (Pl: Schläge)

blow, hit

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der Anfall   (Pl: Anfälle)

seizure, attack, fit (medical)

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