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
| 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 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.
