weh
Translation
sore, aching, painful
Examples
Mein Kopf tut weh.
My head hurts.
Oh weh, ich habe meinen Schlüssel vergessen.
Oh dear, I've forgotten my key.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) weh tun to hurt ((sb.)) My head hurts me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: schmerzhaft (painful), schmerzend (aching); Antonyms: angenehm (pleasant)
Etymology
From Old High German 'wē', meaning pain or sorrow. Related to the English word 'woe'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'woe'. When you feel 'weh', you might say 'Woe is me, my foot hurts (tut weh)'.