“Ich habe Kopfschmerzen”

I have a headache

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Literal Translation

Word for word: “I have head pains”

Pronunciation

/ɪç ˈhaːbə ˈkɔpfˌʃmɛʁtsn̩/

When to Use This Phrase

German usually uses the plural 'Kopfschmerzen' (head pains), and the same pattern gives you 'Bauchschmerzen' (stomachache), 'Halsschmerzen' (sore throat) and 'Zahnschmerzen' (toothache). Painkillers like ibuprofen are sold only in pharmacies (Apotheke), not in supermarkets or drugstores.

Example Sentences

Ich habe Kopfschmerzen. Hast du eine Schmerztablette?

I have a headache. Do you have a painkiller?

Seit gestern habe ich starke Kopfschmerzen.

I've had a bad headache since yesterday.

Word Breakdown

ich haben Kopfschmerz

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