Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

die Schmerzen

Translation (Übersetzung) pain, aches
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈʃmɛʁt͡sn̩]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
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Tags (Tags)
plural-noun emotion health body medical
Schmerzen is a plural noun (the singular 'Schmerz' is less common in everyday use). It refers to physical or emotional pain. Often used with verbs like 'haben' (to have) or 'verursachen' (to cause).

Schmerzen - German Nouns - Schmerzen Meaning - Schmerzen Translation - Schmerzen Nouns Examples

Schmerzen is a German Nouns

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

Schmerzen Examples (Beispiele) in English

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

Ich habe starke Schmerzen im Rücken.
I have severe pain in my back.
Describing physical discomfort.
Die Schmerzen lassen nach.
The pain is subsiding.
Pain decreasing over time.
Sie leidet unter chronischen Schmerzen.
She suffers from chronic pain.
Long-term health condition.

Schmerzen — common mistakes (English)

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

  • Ich habe ein Schmerz.
    Ich habe Schmerzen.
    Schmerzen is typically used in plural form; singular 'Schmerz' is less common for physical pain.
  • Die Schmerzen ist stark.
    Die Schmerzen sind stark.
    Schmerzen is plural, so verb must be plural 'sind', not singular 'ist'.
  • Er hat Schmerzen in sein Bein.
    Er hat Schmerzen im Bein.
    Use dative case with 'in' for location: 'im' (in dem) Bein, not accusative 'sein Bein'.

Schmerzen Word Family - Schmerzen Related Words - Schmerzen Family Members

Schmerzen Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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

root (Wurzel)
Schmerz
Meaning: pain
Example: Der Schmerz war unerträglich.
Noun
compound (zusammengesetzt)
Kopfschmerzen
Meaning: headache
Example: Ich habe Kopfschmerzen.
Noun
Rückenschmerzen
Meaning: back pain
Example: Er hat Rückenschmerzen vom langen Sitzen.
Noun

Schmerzen Usage - Schmerzen Collocations - Schmerzen Idioms - Schmerzen Synonyms - Schmerzen Antonyms

Schmerzen Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Schmerzen Collocations (Kollokationen)

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

starke Schmerzen
severe pain
High frequency
leichte Schmerzen
mild pain
High frequency
chronische Schmerzen
chronic pain
Medium frequency
Schmerzen haben
to have pain
High frequency
Schmerzen lindern
to relieve pain
Medium frequency
Schmerzen verursachen
to cause pain
Medium frequency
Rückenschmerzen
back pain
High frequency
Kopfschmerzen
headache
High frequency
Bauchschmerzen
stomach ache
High frequency
Zahnschmerzen
toothache
High frequency

Schmerzen Idioms (Redewendungen)

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

sich die Zähne an etwas ausbeißen
to struggle with something
Literally 'to break one's teeth on something', meaning to have difficulty with a task.
jemandem das Herz brechen
to break someone's heart
To cause someone emotional pain, typically in a romantic context.
etwas schmerzt jemanden
something pains someone
Something causes someone emotional distress or regret.
Schmerz und Leid
pain and suffering
A phrase describing intense physical or emotional distress.
mit Schmerzen verbunden
associated with pain
Describing something that involves or causes pain.

Schmerzen Synonyms (Synonyme)

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

Schmerz
Meaning: pain
High similarity
Weh
Meaning: ache, pain
Medium similarity
Pein
Meaning: agony, torment
Medium similarity
Qual
Meaning: torment, agony
Medium similarity
Leiden
Meaning: suffering
Low similarity
Unbehagen
Meaning: discomfort
Low similarity
Beschwerden
Meaning: ailments, complaints
Low similarity

Schmerzen Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Freude
Meaning: joy
Wohlbefinden
Meaning: well-being
Vergnügen
Meaning: pleasure
Erleichterung
Meaning: relief
Komfort
Meaning: comfort

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Schmerzen Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

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

Krankheit Verletzung Arzt Medikament Therapie Unbehagen Leid

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