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How to Say ‘No, probably an upset stomach.’ in German

Nein, wahrscheinlich eine Magenverstimmung.

nine vahr-SHYN-likh EYE-nuh MAH-gen-fair-shtim-oong

[nine vahr-SHYN-likh EYE-nuh MAH-gen-fair-shtim-oong]

Phrase Breakdown

Nein, wahrscheinlich

nine vahr-SHYN-likh

No, probably

'wahrscheinlich' is stressed on 'SCHEIN': 'vahr-SHINE-likh'. The final 'ch' is a soft hissing sound.

Example

Er kommt wahrscheinlich morgen.

He's probably coming tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

Nein

[nine]

Used to answer negatively or refuse something.

Example

Nein, danke.

No, thank you.

wahrscheinlich

[vahr-SHYN-likh]

probably

Likely to be the case.

Example

Es regnet wahrscheinlich.

It's probably raining.

eine Magenverstimmung.

EYE-nuh MAH-gen-fair-shtim-oong

an upset stomach.

This compound is 'Magen' (stomach) plus 'Verstimmung' (upset). Stress the first syllable: 'MAH-gen-fer-shtim-oong'.

Example

Ich habe eine Magenverstimmung.

I have an upset stomach.

Words in this phrase

eine

[EYE-nuh]

The feminine accusative article before 'Frage.'

Example

Ich möchte Ihnen eine Frage zur Arbeitskultur stellen.

I would like to ask you a question about work culture.

Magenverstimmung

[MAH-gen-fair-shtim-oong]

upset stomach

Feminine noun: Magen (stomach) + Verstimmung (upset). A mild stomach disorder.

Example

Nach dem Essen hatte er eine Magenverstimmung.

After the meal he had an upset stomach.

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