Body and Health in German
"Body and Health" is a German lesson for A1 level. Parts of the body, visiting a doctor. Below are 12 essential German words and phrases with phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences so you understand how to use them immediately.
The interactive practice for this lesson includes 10 exercises: flashcards, multiple-choice questions, pair matching, and sentence fill-in-the-blanks.
German words for "Body and Health"
Beginner level: required for German spouse visa (Ehegattennachzug).
🎯 Exam skill: Self-introduction, basic everyday Q&A, and filling simple forms.
| German | Pronunciation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
der Kopf Mein Kopf tut weh. | /dair KOPF/ | head My head hurts. |
das Auge Meine Augen sind blau. | /dahs OW-geh/ | eye My eyes are blue. |
die Nase Meine Nase ist verstopft. | /dee NAH-zeh/ | nose Open your mouth, please. |
der Mund Öffnen Sie den Mund. | /dair MOONT/ | mouth Wash your hands. |
die Hand Waschen Sie die Hände. | /dee HAHNT/ | hand My leg hurts. |
der Bauch Mein Bauch tut weh. | /dair BOWKH/ | stomach My stomach hurts. |
krank Ich bin krank. | /KRANK/ | sick I have a sore throat. |
gesund Ich bin gesund. | /geh-ZOONT/ | healthy I have a cold. |
der Arzt Ich gehe zum Arzt. | /dair ARTST/ | doctor The child has a fever. |
das Fieber Ich habe Fieber. | /dahs FEE-ber/ | fever I must go to the doctor. |
die Tablette Nehmen Sie eine Tablette. | /dee tah-BLET-teh/ | pill/tablet Take this medicine. |
müde Ich bin sehr müde. | /MUE-deh/ | tired Get well soon! |
Germans strictly maintain the formal "Sie" address in offices, supermarkets, and healthcare settings. Switching to the informal "Du" happens only when explicitly offered.
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How do you say "Body and Health" in German?
Key words for "Body and Health": der Kopf, das Auge, die Nase. All 12 words with pronunciation and translations are in the table below.
What level is this lesson (A1)?
This is a A1-level lesson with 12 words and phrases. All exercises are 100% free.
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