Adjective
akut
Pronunciation: /akˈuːt/
acute, sudden
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Meanings
Adjective
- acute, sudden
- urgent, immediate
Example sentence
Die Situation ist gefährlich, aber es besteht keine akute Bedrohung.
The situation is dangerous, but there is no acute threat.
Usage
- akute Beschwerden — Acute symptoms or problems; often sudden or currently pressing.
- akut / chronisch — Acute versus chronic; the latter persists over a long period.
Die Ärztin fragte nach den akuten Beschwerden.
The doctor asked about the acute symptoms.