German · Body & Health
"Stomach" in German: Magen
der Magen
Note: belly: der Bauch
Stomach in German is der Magen, masculine. Everyday belly is oft der Bauch. Pain is Magenschmerzen or Bauchschmerzen.
After a heavy meal
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How to pronounce Magen
Say it
MAH-gen
/ˈmaːɡn̩/
MAH-gen. Long ah. Soft -en. Stress the first syllable.
"Stomach" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Magen | the stomach Organ; masculine. | Organ; masculine. |
| Magenschmerzen | stomach ache Medical-ish complaint. | Medical-ish complaint. |
| der Bauch | the belly / tummy Softer everyday word. | Softer everyday word. |
| auf nüchternen Magen | on an empty stomach Medicine instructions. | Medicine instructions. |
How to use Magen in real life
- 1After a heavy meal
Mein Magen braucht jetzt Ruhe.
My stomach needs rest now.
Mein Magen.
- 2Pharmacy
Ich habe seit heute Morgen Magenschmerzen.
I've had stomach pain since this morning.
Compound with Magen.
- 3Medicine label
Nicht auf nüchternen Magen einnehmen?
Not to be taken on an empty stomach?
Nüchternen Magen phrase.
Mistakes English speakers make with Magen
Incorrect: Meine Magen tut weh.
Correct: Mein Magen tut weh.
Magen is masculine: mein Magen.
Incorrect: Ich habe Bauch, wenn du Magen meinst. (mix-up)
Correct: Ich habe Magenschmerzen. / Mir tut der Bauch weh.
Bauch is the belly area; Magen is the stomach organ—both can hurt, but pick one phrase.
Good to know
People complain about the Magen after rich sauces and late döner. For kids, Bauch is the softer word. Doctors ask where exactly it hurts—upper Magen area vs. general Bauch.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Skipping dessert after a big lunch
ChatPal
Noch Torte? Oder protestiert der Magen?
More cake? Or is the stomach protesting?
You
Der Magen sagt klar nein.
The stomach says a clear no.
ChatPal
Dann lieber einen Tee für den Magen.
Then better a tea for the stomach.
You
Ja. Tee beruhigt meinen Magen meistens.
Yes. Tea usually calms my stomach.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stomach" in German
What gender is Magen?
Masculine: der Magen.
Magen or Bauch?
Magen is the organ; Bauch is the belly. Casual speech often uses Bauch.
How do you say stomachache?
Magenschmerzen or Bauchschmerzen.
What does Magenbitter mean?
Herbal digestif bitters—after heavy meals.
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