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Blackout
/ˈblæk.aʊt/Loanword from English Blackout
a temporary loss of electricity or power
Der Blackout dauerte drei Stunden.
The blackout lasted three hours.
general
a temporary loss of electricity or power
Ein Blackout kann durch einen Stromausfall verursacht werden.
A blackout can be caused by a power outage.
Common in everyday contexts.
Medicine
Medical
a period of forgetting or loss of consciousness
Der Patient hatte nach dem Unfall einen Blackout.
The patient had a blackout after the accident.
Used in medical contexts to describe memory loss.
psychology
a temporary loss of memory or awareness
Sie hatte einen Blackout und konnte sich nicht an den Vorfall erinnern.
She had a blackout and couldn't remember the incident.
Used in psychology to describe memory lapses.
Collocations
Blackout verursachento cause a blackoutBlackout erlebento experience a blackout
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Context Matters
Pay attention to the context to determine whether 'Blackout' refers to a power outage or a memory lapse.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'blackout', originally referring to a loss of electricity or power.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Blackout' is commonly used for both power outages and memory lapses. The context usually clarifies the meaning.
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