Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das herz

Translation (Übersetzung) heart
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [hɛʁts]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
common emotion body idiomatic core
Das Herz is a neuter noun (das) despite ending in -z. It refers to the physical organ, the emotional center, or the core/center of something. Common in expressions of emotion and idioms.

herz - German Nouns - herz Meaning - herz Translation - herz Nouns Examples

herz is a German Nouns

Learn herz meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. herz is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

herz Examples (Beispiele) in English

herz examples with English translations. See how to use herz in sentences. herz example sentences in English below.

Mein Herz schlägt schnell.
My heart beats fast.
Physical description.
Sie hat ein warmes Herz.
She has a warm heart.
Describing personality.
Das ist das Herz der Stadt.
That is the heart of the city.
Metaphorical use for center.

herz — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for herz — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • der Herz
    das Herz
    Herz is neuter (das), not masculine (der), despite ending in -z.
  • die Herzen (plural article)
    die Herzen
    Plural is die Herzen, but mistake might be using wrong article for singular.
  • Herz as verb (e.g., 'Ich herze')
    herzen (verb) or das Herz (noun)
    Herz is a noun; the related verb is 'herzen' (to hug/cuddle).

herz Word Family - herz Related Words - herz Family Members

herz Word Family (Wortfamilie)

herz word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn herz family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore herz related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
herzen
Meaning: to hug/cuddle
Tense: infinitive
Example: Die Mutter herzt ihr Kind.
Verb
diminutive (Verniedlichungsform)
Herzchen
Meaning: little heart/darling
Example: Komm her, mein Herzchen!
Noun
compound noun (zusammengesetztes Substantiv)
Herzschmerz
Meaning: heartache
Example: Er leidet unter Herzschmerz.
Noun
adjective (Adjektiv)
herzlich
Meaning: heartfelt/cordial
Example: Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
Adjective

herz Usage - herz Collocations - herz Idioms - herz Synonyms - herz Antonyms

herz Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use herz in context. Discover herz collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master herz usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

herz Collocations (Kollokationen)

herz collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn herz word combinations and how to use herz with other words naturally.

ein gutes Herz haben
to have a good heart
High frequency
das Herz schlägt
the heart beats
High frequency
von ganzem Herzen
with all one's heart
High frequency
Herz und Seele
heart and soul
Medium frequency
ein gebrochenes Herz
a broken heart
Medium frequency
Herz-Kreislauf-System
cardiovascular system
Medium frequency
jemandem am Herzen liegen
to be dear to someone
Medium frequency
das Herz geht auf
the heart opens (feels joyful)
Low frequency

herz Idioms (Redewendungen)

herz idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing herz with meanings and explanations. Master herz expressions used in everyday German.

jemandem das Herz brechen
to break someone's heart
To cause someone deep emotional pain or sadness.
etwas aus tiefstem Herzen tun
to do something from the bottom of one's heart
To do something with sincere and deep feeling.
sein Herz an jemanden verlieren
to lose one's heart to someone
To fall deeply in love with someone.
das Herz auf der Zunge tragen
to wear one's heart on one's sleeve
To openly show one's feelings or emotions.
ein Herz aus Stein haben
to have a heart of stone
To be unfeeling, cold, or without compassion.
mit Herzblut bei der Sache sein
to be involved with heart's blood
To be deeply passionate and committed to something.
jemandem das Herz schwer machen
to make someone's heart heavy
To cause someone worry or sadness.

herz Synonyms (Synonyme)

herz synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for herz and expand your German vocabulary. Learn herz similar words and their usage.

Seele
Meaning: soul
Medium similarity
Kern
Meaning: core
Medium similarity
Mitte
Meaning: center
Low similarity
Gefühl
Meaning: feeling
Low similarity

herz Antonyms (Antonyme)

herz antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to herz. Discover herz opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Kopf
Meaning: head
Oberfläche
Meaning: surface
Gleichgültigkeit
Meaning: indifference

herz Semantically Related Words - herz Contextually Related Words - herz Thematically Related Words

herz Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

herz semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to herz. Explore herz related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn herz contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Liebe Gefühl Emotion Blut Körper Seele Kern Mitte

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