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ache in German

ache in German is Schmerz, schmerzen, weh tun — ache means to feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.

ache in German

Schmerz
noun
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
schmerzen
verb
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
weh tun
verb
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.

What does "ache" mean?

  1. verb To feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.
    "My legs ached after the long hike."
  2. verb To feel emotional pain or a strong longing for something.
    "He ached for the life he used to have."
  3. noun A steady, dull pain, or a deep emotional hurt.
    "The dentist gave her something for the ache in her tooth."

ache in a sentence

  • My legs ached after the long hike.
  • Her back had been aching all week from sitting at the desk.
  • He ached for the life he used to have.
  • She ached with loneliness after her friends moved away.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ache" in German?

"ache" in German is Schmerz, schmerzen, weh tun. ache means: To feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.

How do you use "ache" in a sentence?

Example: "My legs ached after the long hike." In German, "ache" is Schmerz, schmerzen, weh tun.

Are there other ways to say "ache" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "ache": Schmerz, schmerzen, weh tun.

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