Akut Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Akut" is mainly used as adjective meaning "acute", "urgent" or "critical". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "akut"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: akuter
  • Superlative: am akutesten

Meanings of "akut" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Sudden and intense, especially for diseases or critical situations"

"Akut", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Patient wurde mit akuten Bauchschmerzen eingeliefert.The patient was admitted with acute abdominal pain.
  2. Wir müssen sofort handeln, die Situation ist akut.We must act immediately, the situation is acute.
  3. Die Ärzte diagnostizierten eine akute Blinddarmentzündung.The doctors diagnosed acute appendicitis.

2.) "Sudden, urgent, or critical"

"Akut", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Lage hat sich akut verschlechtert.The situation has acutely worsened.
  2. Der Mangel an Trinkwasser ist akut spürbar.The lack of drinking water is acutely noticeable.
  3. Das Problem muss akut angegangen werden.The problem must be addressed urgently.
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