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Schwindel
German → American English
American English
dizziness
ein Gefühl von Benommenheit, Unsicherheit oder dem Eindruck, dass sich alles dreht
Nach dem schnellen Aufstehen bekam sie Schwindel.Schwindel is a common noun for the symptom “dizziness.” Use it for medical or everyday contexts, and note that German speakers also often say schwindelig for the adjective “dizzy.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does Schwindel mean in English?
Schwindel means “dizziness.”
Is Schwindel the same as schwindelig?
Not exactly. Schwindel is the noun “dizziness,” while schwindelig is the adjective “dizzy.”
How do you use Schwindel in a sentence?
You can say: Ich habe Schwindel. It means “I have dizziness” or more naturally “I feel dizzy.”
Is Schwindel a medical word?
Yes, it is commonly used for a symptom in medical and everyday contexts.