verb

schmerzen

hurt · pain · ache

Ein unangenehmes Gefühl im Körper, das zeigt, dass etwas nicht in Ordnung ist.

The German verb "schmerzen" means "to hurt" or "to cause pain." It is often used to describe both physical and emotional pain.

Words which include "schmerz" in their compound or derive from it include:

"Schmerz" itself as a noun, which stands for "pain."
"Schmerzhaft" as an adjective, which means "painful."

Words with a similar meaning include:

"wehtun" (to cause physical pain),
"leiden" (to suffer).

While both "schmerzen" and "wehtun" are used to describe physical pain, "schmerzen" is also applicable to emotional distress. "Leiden" has a broader implication for suffering, including enduring a state of hardship or distress, and it is often used in a more figurative or severe sense.