German · Body & Health
"Stomachache" in German: Bauchschmerzen
die Bauchschmerzen
Stomachache in German is die Bauchschmerzen (usually plural). Say Ich habe Bauchschmerzen. Keep the full word Bauchschmerzen, not only Bauch.
After eating
Ich habe Bauchschmerzen nach dem scharfen Essen.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Bauchschmerzen
Say it
BOWKH-shmer-tsen
/ˈbaʊ̯xˌʃmɛʁtsn̩/
BOWKH-shmer-tsen. Au like ow. Soft ch. Stress on Bauch.
"Stomachache" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Bauchschmerzen | stomachache Usual plural noun. | Usual plural noun. |
| Bauchschmerzen haben | to have a stomachache Symptoms. | Symptoms. |
| starke Bauchschmerzen | strong stomachache Severity. | Severity. |
| gegen Bauchschmerzen | for stomachache Pharmacy. | Pharmacy. |
How to use Bauchschmerzen in real life
- 1After eating
Ich habe Bauchschmerzen nach dem scharfen Essen.
I have a stomachache after the spicy food.
Habe Bauchschmerzen.
- 2School
Wegen Bauchschmerzen bleibt er zu Hause.
He's staying home because of a stomachache.
Wegen Bauchschmerzen.
- 3Pharmacy
Brauche ich Tee gegen Bauchschmerzen?
Do I need tea for a stomachache?
Gegen Bauchschmerzen.
Mistakes English speakers make with Bauchschmerzen
Incorrect: Ich habe Bauch (for pain)
Correct: Ich habe Bauchschmerzen.
Pain needs Bauchschmerzen, not only Bauch.
Incorrect: der Bauchschmerzen
Correct: die Bauchschmerzen
Usually feminine plural: die Bauchschmerzen.
Good to know
People say Bauchschmerzen casually for cramps and heavier pain. Doctors may ask about Durchfall or Übelkeit alongside Bauchschmerzen.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Canceling a dinner plan
ChatPal
Kommst du noch? Oder hast du Bauchschmerzen?
Are you still coming? Or do you have a stomachache?
You
Leider Bauchschmerzen. Ich bleibe liegen.
Unfortunately a stomachache. I'm staying in bed.
ChatPal
Schade. Tee hilft oft bei Bauchschmerzen.
Pity. Tea often helps with a stomachache.
You
Mach ich. Melde mich später.
Will do. I'll check in later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stomachache" in German
How do you say stomachache?
Die Bauchschmerzen.
I have a stomachache?
Ich habe Bauchschmerzen.
Singular?
People still usually say Bauchschmerzen even for one bout.
Pharmacy phrase?
Etwas gegen Bauchschmerzen.
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