das Bauchweh
stomachache
Pain in the stomach.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Essen bekam das Kind Bauchweh.
After eating, the child got a stomachache.
das Bauchweh
stomachache / misgivings
das Bauchweh
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Meanings
das Bauchweh
misgivings
Colloquial for worries, concerns, or an uncomfortable feeling about a difficult or uncertain situation.
EXAMPLE
Die Vorstellung, für diesen Kredit zu bürgen, bereitet mir Bauchweh.
The idea of guaranteeing this loan gives me misgivings.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Bauchweh, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Bauchwehs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Bauchweh | – |
| accusative | das Bauchweh | – |
| dative | dem Bauchweh | – |
| genitive | des Bauchwehs | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word composition
'Bauchweh' is made up of 'Bauch' (stomach) and 'weh' (aching). Literally, the word therefore describes a stomach that hurts; depending on the context, it can also be used figuratively.
EXAMPLE
Nach der langen Wanderung hatte ich plötzlich Bauchweh.
After the long hike, I suddenly got a stomachache.
Typical collocations
For physical discomfort, 'Bauchweh' is often used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'bekommen' (to get), or 'verursachen' (to cause). The phrase 'Bauchweh nach etwas haben' (to have a stomachache after something) is also common.
EXAMPLE
Von dem fettigen Essen bekam er starkes Bauchweh.
The greasy food gave him a bad stomachache.
Colloquial usage
The figurative meaning is colloquial and describes worries or concerns someone has about something. 'Bauchweh' is often used with verbs such as 'bereiten' (to cause) or 'machen' (to give).
EXAMPLE
Die vielen offenen Fragen bereiten der neuen Mitarbeiterin Bauchweh.
The many unanswered questions give the new employee misgivings.
In real life
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