How to Say ‘Do you have constipation?’ in German
Haben Sie Verstopfung?
HAH-ben zee fer-SHTOP-foong
[HAH-ben zee fer-SHTOP-foong]
💬 Usage Tip: "Verstopfung" literally comes from the idea of being "blocked up." Handy word, even if not the most glamorous one!
🇩🇪 In Germany: German medical communication is often direct about bodily functions. This kind of question is normal clinical language, not impolite.
Phrase Breakdown
Haben
[HAH-ben]
do you have / have you
Form of 'haben' used to ask whether someone has something.
Haben Sie noch Beschwerden?
Do you still have symptoms?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal form of 'you' used when addressing patients politely.
Haben Sie Appetit?
Do you have an appetite?
Verstopfung
[fer-SHTOP-foong]
constipation
Difficulty passing stool or infrequent bowel movements.
Nach einigen Medikamenten kann Verstopfung auftreten.
Constipation can occur after some medications.
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