How to Say ‘pain’ in German
der Schmerz
dair shmerts
[dair shmerts]
💬 Usage Tip: Usually heard in the plural in patient talk: Schmerzen = pains/pain. Singular sounds more abstract.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German clinicians often ask directly about Schmerzen; this sounds normal, not rude.
Phrase Breakdown
der
[dair]
the
Definite article for masculine singular nouns in German.
Der Schmerz wird jetzt besser.
The pain is getting better now.
Schmerz
[shmerts]
pain
Physical suffering or discomfort, often after surgery or illness.
Der Schmerz ist heute stärker als gestern.
The pain is stronger today than yesterday.
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