Name a symptom with
Use for symptoms: , , . The pain words are normally plural. Keep their normal capitals. A general report is or .
The part that hurts is the subject
In , is the subject. The person who feels the pain is dative. is a separable verb; comes at the end. Use for one part and for several: , .
| Person | Pain phrase |
|---|---|
| I | |
| you, one informal | |
| he / she | |
| we / you, several | |
| you, polite |
A useful whole feeling phrase
is another way to say you feel unwell. Learn it as a complete phrase here. You can ask or informal
Call in sick clearly
Give your name, the problem and the consequence: . It is useful to add when you will contact the person again: .
Practice 1/5 · Finding words
Notice the useful forms
Tap the marked grammar forms.
.
I have a headache.
.
My throat hurts.
.
My ears hurt.
Practice 2/5 · The right form
Describe the symptom
Choose the right word for the gap.
Mir der Kopf weh.
My head hurts.
Mir die Ohren weh.
My ears hurt.
Ich Fieber.
I have a fever.
tut der Hals weh.
Your throat hurts (polite).
tun die Beine weh.
Our legs hurt.
Mikesch hat Schmerzen. tut das Bein weh.
Mikesch is in pain. His leg hurts.
Practice 3/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete the conversation
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
der Kopf .
My head hurts.
Mir die Ohren weh.
My ears hurt.
Ich Halsschmerzen und Fieber.
I have a sore throat and a fever.
Lotte hat Schmerzen. tut der Bauch weh.
Lotte is in pain. Her stomach hurts.
Wie geht es ?
How are you (polite)?
Practice 4/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
My throat hurts.
I am ill and cannot come today.
I will call again tomorrow.
Practice 5/5 · In situations
Respond to the situation
Choose the right words for the situation.
It is nearly time for work but you have a fever and cannot attend. You phone Thomas.
You say:
The message reports the reason and the absence.
It is nearly time for work but you have a fever and cannot attend. You phone Thomas.
You say:
The message reports the reason and the absence.
The doctor asks about your ears. Both hurt.
You say:
The plural body part takes tun.
The doctor asks about your ears. Both hurt.
You say:
The plural body part takes tun.
Unit complete
