Translation of German word "Schmerz" to English
derSchmerz
/ʃmɛʁts/
Meaning
NounAn ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt.
How to use
The masculine noun Schmerz ('pain / ache / sorrow') declines with irregular genitive des Schmerzes (sometimes des Schmerzens). Plural is Schmerzen (die Schmerzen).
🇬🇧 English
pain
Example
Der Schmerz ist sehr stark.
The pain is very strong.
Der Schmerz hat mich sehr geplagt.
The pain has tormented me a lot.
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Common phrases
- Schmerzen haben— to have pain / be in pain (plural idiom)
- Schmerzmittel— painkiller / analgesic (related compound)
- starker Schmerz— sharp / severe pain
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What is the definition of the German word "der Schmerz"?▼
The German word "der Schmerz" is defined as: "An ache or bodily suffering, or an instance of this; an unpleasant sensation, resulting from a derangement of functions, disease, or injury by violence; hurt."
What does the German word "der Schmerz" mean?▼
The German word "der Schmerz" means "pain" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Schmerz"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Schmerz ist sehr stark." (which translates as "The pain is very strong.").
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