Der Schmerz
Example: Der Schmerz im Rücken hinderte ihn am Arbeiten.
Definition
"Der Schmerz" refers to the unpleasant physical sensation caused by injury, illness, or emotional distress. It is the feeling of discomfort or suffering experienced in the body or mind, such as the pain in the back that prevents someone from working.
Etymology
"Der Schmerz" comes from Old High German "smerza," related to the verb "smertan," meaning to ache or cause pain. This root is also connected to other Germanic languages. Did you know that the concept of "Schmerz" has been central to discussions in medicine and philosophy for centuries?
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"Der Schmerz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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