German · Body & Health
"Heart" in German: Herz
das Herz
Heart in German is das Herz, a neuter noun with plural die Herzen. It names the organ and warm feelings. Heartfelt congratulations are Herzlichen Glückwunsch.
At the doctor
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How to pronounce Herz
Say it
hairts
/hɛʁts/
Hairts. The z is like "ts". Short e as in "bed". One syllable in careful speech, sometimes with a soft schwa in the plural Herzen.
"Heart" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| das Herz | heart Organ and emotional centre. | Organ and emotional centre. |
| die Herzen | hearts Plural form. | Plural form. |
| Herzlichen Glückwunsch | congratulations Fixed warm phrase. | Fixed warm phrase. |
| von Herzen | from the heart Sincerely. | Sincerely. |
| Herzschmerz | heartache Emotional pain. | Emotional pain. |
How to use Herz in real life
- 1At the doctor
Mein Herz schlägt sehr schnell.
My heart is beating very fast.
Schlagen is the usual verb for heartbeat.
- 2Writing a card
Alles Gute von Herzen!
All the best from the heart!
Warm closing for cards.
- 3About courage
Nimm dir ein Herz und frag nach.
Take heart and ask.
Sich ein Herz nehmen means to pluck up courage.
Mistakes English speakers make with Herz
Incorrect: der Herz
Correct: das Herz
Herz is neuter: das Herz. Dative often dem Herzen in fixed phrases.
Incorrect: Herzlichen Glückwünsche (always plural)
Correct: Herzlichen Glückwunsch!
The set congratulation uses singular Glückwunsch most often.
Good to know
Herz shows up constantly in polite formulas: Herzlich willkommen, Herzlichen Dank, Herzlichst. These do not sound over-romantic; they are normal warmth markers in German writing and speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a short run in the park
ChatPal
Spürst du dein Herz jetzt?
Can you feel your heart now?
You
Ja, mein Herz rast ein bisschen.
Yes, my heart is racing a bit.
ChatPal
Normal nach dem Tempo. Atme ins Herz hinein.
Normal after that pace. Breathe into the heart.
You
Okay. Das Herz wird schon ruhiger.
Okay. The heart is already calming down.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Heart" in German
What gender is Herz?
Neuter: das Herz. Some old dative forms use dem Herzen.
How do you say congratulations?
Herzlichen Glückwunsch! is the classic phrase.
Does Herz only mean the organ?
No. It also means emotional heart, as in von Herzen and Herzenswunsch.
What is Herzlichen Dank?
Heartfelt thanks. A warmer alternative to vielen Dank.
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