NOUN

Schmerz/ʃmɛʁt͡s/pain; ache; hurt

Schmerz is a German noun that means pain, ache, or hurt. It is pronounced /ʃmɛʁt͡s/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schmerzen".

Definitions

1.unpleasant physical feeling caused by injury, illness, etc.(physical sensation)

a.sharp or stabbing sensation

Ich habe starke Schmerzen im Rücken.I have severe pain in my back.

2.mental suffering or emotional hurt(emotional)

a.feeling of grief or sorrow

Der Verlust bereitete ihr große Schmerzen.The loss caused her great pain.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schmerzdie Schmerzen
Genitivedes Schmerzesder Schmerzen
Dativedem Schmerzden Schmerzen
Accusativeden Schmerzdie Schmerzen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schmerz" mean in English?
"Schmerz" means pain, ache, or hurt. 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.

Related nouns

Learn German faster with Alexandria flashcards

Build your German vocabulary with focused flashcard study in the Alexandria app.