Trauma
trauma
Meaning of Trauma
eine schwere körperliche Verletzung oder ein schockierendes Erlebnis, das die Psyche belastet
a serious physical injury or a shocking experience that affects the mind
Pronunciation
Trauma with English translation
Trauma usage examples
Der Unfall hat bei ihm ein Trauma ausgelöst.
The accident caused him trauma.
Sie spricht noch über das Trauma von damals.
She still talks about the trauma from back then.
Trauma synonyms
What's the difference between Trauma, Verletzung, Schock, Schädigung, seelische Verletzung, psychische Verletzung, and Schockerlebnis
A general word for bodily harm or damage; it can also be used more broadly, but it does not specifically imply a deep psychological shock.
Emphasizes a sudden strong shock; it can refer to a physical reaction or an emotional shock after an event.
A more general word for damage or impairment; it can refer to the body, objects, or the mind, but it is less emotionally charged than trauma.
Advanced: broader words
Literally 'emotional injury'; it clearly refers to psychological or emotional harm after a difficult experience.
A term that focuses on the psyche; it sounds more technical and is often used in medical or psychological contexts.
Emphasizes the shocking experience itself; the focus is on the event that stunned someone, not on the long-term consequences.
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Questions about this word
What does Trauma mean?
a serious physical injury or a shocking experience that affects the mind
How do you pronounce Trauma?
Trauma is pronounced [ˈtʁaʊma].
How is Trauma used in a sentence?
The accident caused him trauma. Translation: Der Unfall hat bei ihm ein Trauma ausgelöst.
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