die Wehe
Translation
contraction, labour pain
Examples
Die Wehen begannen am Morgen.
The contractions started in the morning.
Sie spürte die erste leichte Wehe.
She felt the first slight contraction.
Grammar Patterns
to have contractions Die Frau hat Wehen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kontraktion, der Geburtsschmerz
Etymology
From Old High German 'wēwo' (pain, suffering). Related to the English word 'woe'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'woe' to remember the pain associated with 'Wehe'. It's the 'woe' of childbirth.