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“ache” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈveːˌtuːn/

Example

Mir tut der Kopf weh.

My head aches.

Illustration for wehtun (ache)

How to say “ache” in German

“Ache” in German is wehtun.

A painful effect can be felt in a body part or produced in another person by an action.

Full entry for wehtun: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wehtun

Beim Spielen tut dem Kind plötzlich der Bauch weh.

While playing, the child's stomach suddenly hurts.

Tips for using wehtun

  • In the present tense, the element weh separates: 'Der Kopf tut weh'; the infinitive is 'wehtun' and the participle is 'wehgetan'.

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