A1 Expression Neutral

Ich habe Schnupfen.

I have a cold (runny nose).

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Meaning

To state that one has a runny nose or common cold.

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Cultural Background

Germans are very direct about health. If you are sick, stay home. Similar to Germany, but often slightly more polite in phrasing. Very similar, but 'Schnupfen' is used even more precisely.

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Drop the article

You can say 'Ich habe Schnupfen' without 'einen' to sound more natural.

Meaning

To state that one has a runny nose or common cold.

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Drop the article

You can say 'Ich habe Schnupfen' without 'einen' to sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ich ___ Schnupfen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: habe

You 'have' a cold in German.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ich ___ Schnupfen.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: habe

You 'have' a cold in German.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's just a cold.

Related Phrases

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Gute Besserung

builds on

Get well soon

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