How to Say ‘diarrhea’ in German
der Durchfall
dair DOORKH-fahl
[dair DOORKH-fahl]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'through-fall'—German can be wonderfully direct.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is the normal everyday and medical word patients use; no need to avoid it.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
Definite article for masculine singular nouns in nominative form.
Die Pflegekraft sagt: „der Durchfall muss dokumentiert werden.“
The nurse says: “the diarrhea must be documented.”
Durchfall
[DOORKH-fahl]
diarrhea
Frequent loose stools; relevant for hydration and infection monitoring.
Bei Durchfall muss der Patient genug trinken.
With diarrhea, the patient must drink enough.
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