der Schmerz
Translation
pain, ache, sorrow, grief
Examples
Ich habe starke Schmerzen im Rücken.
I have severe pain in my back.
Der Schmerz über den Verlust war groß.
The grief over the loss was great.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((a pain)) ((in sth.)) to have a pain in sth. I have a pain in my leg.
to feel ((a pain)) to feel a pain He felt a sharp pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Leid (suffering), Qual (agony); Antonyms: Freude (joy), Linderung (relief)
Etymology
From Old High German 'smerzo'. Cognate with the English word 'smart' (in the sense of 'to sting' or 'to hurt').
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'smarts'—that sharp feeling is 'Schmerz'.