Body and Health: German Words & Phrases
12 essential German words and expressions for "Body and Health". Each entry includes phonetic pronunciation, English translation, and example sentences. Suitable for CEFR A1 level and relevant for "parts of the body, visiting a doctor".
"Body and Health" — word table
| German | Pronunciation | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| der Kopf | /dair KOPF/ | head | Mein Kopf tut weh.My head hurts. |
| das Auge | /dahs OW-geh/ | eye | Meine Augen sind blau.My eyes are blue. |
| die Nase | /dee NAH-zeh/ | nose | Meine Nase ist verstopft.Open your mouth, please. |
| der Mund | /dair MOONT/ | mouth | Öffnen Sie den Mund.Wash your hands. |
| die Hand | /dee HAHNT/ | hand | Waschen Sie die Hände.My leg hurts. |
| der Bauch | /dair BOWKH/ | stomach | Mein Bauch tut weh.My stomach hurts. |
| krank | /KRANK/ | sick | Ich bin krank.I have a sore throat. |
| gesund | /geh-ZOONT/ | healthy | Ich bin gesund.I have a cold. |
| der Arzt | /dair ARTST/ | doctor | Ich gehe zum Arzt.The child has a fever. |
| das Fieber | /dahs FEE-ber/ | fever | Ich habe Fieber.I must go to the doctor. |
| die Tablette | /dee tah-BLET-teh/ | pill/tablet | Nehmen Sie eine Tablette.Take this medicine. |
| müde | /MUE-deh/ | tired | Ich bin sehr müde.Get well soon! |
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Which German words relate to "Body and Health"?
Most useful: der Kopf, das Auge, die Nase and more — 12 in total, each with pronunciation below.
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