NOUN
Schmerz/ʃmɛʁt͡s/pain; ache; sorrow
Schmerz is a German noun that means pain, ache, or sorrow. It is pronounced /ʃmɛʁt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schmerzen".
Definitions
1.unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury(physical)
a.physical pain or ache
Nach dem Sturz hatte sie starke Schmerzen im Arm.—After the fall, she had severe pain in her arm.
2.emotional suffering or distress(emotional)
a.inner sorrow or heartache
Der Verlust bereitete ihm großen Schmerz.—The loss caused him great pain.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schmerz | die Schmerzen |
| Genitive | des Schmerzes | der Schmerzen |
| Dative | dem Schmerz | den Schmerzen |
| Accusative | den Schmerz | die Schmerzen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schmerz" mean in English?
- "Schmerz" means pain, ache, or sorrow. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schmerz"?
- "Schmerz" is pronounced /ʃmɛʁt͡s/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schmerz" der, die, or das?
- "Schmerz" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schmerz"?
- The plural of "Schmerz" is "Schmerzen".
- What part of speech is "Schmerz"?
- "Schmerz" is a noun in German.
