English–German

“painkiller” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃmɛɐ̯t͡sˌmɪtl̩/

Example

Hast du ein Schmerzmittel gegen die Kopfschmerzen?

Do you have a painkiller for the headache?

Illustration for Schmerzmittel (painkiller)

How to say “painkiller” in German

“Painkiller” in German is Schmerzmittel.

A dose of medicine turns sharp or lingering pain into something more manageable.

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

Example sentences with Schmerzmittel

Viele Medikamente können Wechselwirkungen mit Schmerzmitteln haben.

Many medications can interact with painkillers.

Tips for using Schmerzmittel

  • For a specific complaint, Schmerzmittel commonly appears with gegen plus the accusative, as in gegen die Kopfschmerzen.

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