Meaning
To state that one feels pain in the head.
Cultural Background
Germans value honesty in health. It is common to say you have a headache to leave a meeting. Austrians often use 'Kopfweh' more frequently than 'Kopfschmerzen' in casual conversation.
Plural is key
Always use the plural form 'Kopfschmerzen' even if you only have one headache.
Meaning
To state that one feels pain in the head.
Plural is key
Always use the plural form 'Kopfschmerzen' even if you only have one headache.
Test Yourself
Select the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
German uses 'haben' and the plural 'Kopfschmerzen'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhich is correct?
German uses 'haben' and the plural 'Kopfschmerzen'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it sounds unnatural. Always use the plural.
Related Phrases
Bauchschmerzen
similarStomach ache
Zahnschmerzen
similarToothache
