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"It hurts here" in German: es tut hier weh
es tut hier weh
It hurts here in German is es tut hier weh. Keep hier in the phrase when you point. The related verb page wehtun uses tut weh without requiring hier.
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How to pronounce es tut hier weh
Say it
es toot heer vay
/ɛs tuːt hiːɐ̯ veː/
es toot heer vay. Hier like "heer"; weh like "vay".
"It hurts here" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| es tut hier weh | it hurts here Core phrase. | Core phrase. |
| Hier tut es weh | it hurts here Word-order variant. | Word-order variant. |
| Genau hier tut es weh | it hurts right here Precise pointing. | Precise pointing. |
| Beim Drücken tut es hier weh | it hurts here when pressed Doctor exam. | Doctor exam. |
How to use es tut hier weh in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Wenn ich mich drehe, tut es hier weh.
When I turn, it hurts here.
Full phrase with hier.
- 2Physio
Genau an der Schulter: es tut hier weh.
Right at the shoulder: it hurts here.
Pointing.
- 3After a fall
Nicht am Knie — es tut hier weh, an der Hüfte.
Not at the knee — it hurts here, at the hip.
Clarify spot.
Mistakes English speakers make with es tut hier weh
Incorrect: Es tut weh. (without hier, for this page)
Correct: Es tut hier weh.
This headword includes hier; keep it when you mean a spot.
Incorrect: Es hurts hier.
Correct: Es tut hier weh.
Use tut … weh.
Good to know
At the Arzt, pointing plus es tut hier weh is clearer than medical jargon. Doctors follow up with Seit wann? and Wie stark?.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a walk-in clinic
ChatPal
Wo genau ist der Schmerz?
Where exactly is the pain?
You
Es tut hier weh, unter den Rippen.
It hurts here, under the ribs.
ChatPal
Okay. Tut es hier weh, wenn ich drücke?
Okay. Does it hurt here when I press?
You
Ja, genau da.
Yes, right there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It hurts here" in German
How do you say it hurts here?
Es tut hier weh.
Can word order change?
Yes: Hier tut es weh.
Difference from wehtun page?
That page is tut weh generally; this phrase keeps hier.
How do you say it hurts when pressed?
Beim Drücken tut es hier weh.
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