der Kopfschmerz
headache
How do you say “headache” in German? It’s der Kopfschmerz. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
Articleder
Pluraldie Kopfschmerzen
Pronunciationder KOPF-shmerts
Example
Ich habe starke Kopfschmerzen.
I have a severe headache.
Memory tip
KOPF = head, shmerts ≈ hurts — KOPF-shmerts = head hurts → headache.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Kopfschmerz» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Kopfschmerz» is der.
What is the plural of «Kopfschmerz»?
The plural is die Kopfschmerzen.
German nouns with the article der →