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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries痛み
Pronunciation / Transliteration: itami
"彼は足に激しい痛みを感じています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A feeling of physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury.
"After the fall, he experienced a sharp Schmerz in his ankle." - 2
Emotional distress or suffering.
"The Schmerz of losing a loved one can be overwhelming."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'Schmerz' originates from Middle High German 'smerze', which is derived from Old High German 'smerza', meaning 'pain' or 'sorrow'. The term has evolved over centuries to encompass both physical and emotional discomfort in modern German.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Schmerz" is said worldwide
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douleur
Transliteration: douleur
"Il ressent une douleur intense après l'accident."
Schmerz
Transliteration: ʃmɛʁts
"Der Schmerz nach dem Sturz war unerträglich."
dolore
Transliteration: dolore
"Sente un dolore acuto alla gamba."
dolor
Transliteration: dolor
"Siente un dolor intenso en su espalda."
dor
Transliteration: dor
"Ele sente uma dor forte no braço."
दर्द
Transliteration: dard
"उसे अपने पैर में दर्द हो रहा है।"
疼痛
Transliteration: téngtòng
"他感到剧烈的疼痛。"
통증
Transliteration: tongjeung
"그는 발에 심한 통증을 느낍니다."
痛み
Transliteration: itami
"彼は足に激しい痛みを感じています。"
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