das Herz
Translation
heart
Examples
Mein Herz schlägt schnell.
My heart is beating fast.
Er hat ein gutes Herz.
He has a good heart.
Wir sind im Herzen der Stadt.
We are in the heart of the city.
Grammar Patterns
in the heart ((of sth.)) The hotel is in the heart of the city.
to have a heart ((for sb./sth.)) She has a big heart for animals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (center) Zentrum, Mitte; (courage) Mut
Etymology
From Old High German 'herza', cognate with English 'heart'. It's a very old Germanic word.
Memory Tips
The word 'Herz' is very similar to the English 'heart'. Just remember the 'ts' sound at the end.