der Schmerz
pain
How do you say “pain” in German? It’s der Schmerz. See the pronunciation, an example sentence and a memory tip.
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Pluraldie Schmerzen
Pronunciationder SHMERTS
Example
Ich habe Schmerzen im Bauch.
I have stomach pains.
Memory tip
Think 'der SHMERTS' — sounds like 'shm hurts' → pain, so SHMERTS = pain.
Frequently asked questions
Is «Schmerz» der, die or das?
The correct article for «Schmerz» is der.
What is the plural of «Schmerz»?
The plural is die Schmerzen.
German nouns with the article der →