English–German
“pain” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃmɛɐ̯ts/
Example
Ich habe seit gestern starke Schmerzen.
I have been in severe pain since yesterday.
How to say “pain” in German
“Pain” in German is Schmerz.
An inner alarm that marks hurt, whether it comes as one sudden stab or as suffering that remains for a long time.
Example sentences with Schmerz
Beim Treppensteigen bekam sie plötzlich Schmerzen im Bein.
While climbing the stairs, she suddenly felt pain in her leg.
Tips for using Schmerz
- Schmerz is masculine, so the definite forms are der Schmerz and die Schmerzen, not das Schmerz; the plural is especially common for bodily complaints.