How to Say ‘dizziness’ in German
der Schwindel
dair SHVIN-del
[dair SHVIN-del]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful phrase: Mir ist schwindelig = I feel dizzy. That is often more natural than using the noun alone.
🇩🇪 In Germany: After an operation, German staff often ask about Schwindel before getting a patient up.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
Definite article for masculine singular nouns in German.
Der Schwindel ist beim Aufstehen stärker.
The dizziness is stronger when standing up.
Schwindel
[SHVIN-del]
dizziness
A feeling of being unsteady, light-headed, or as if the room is spinning.
Der Schwindel kam nach der Operation plötzlich.
The dizziness came suddenly after the operation.
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