der Juckreiz
itching
An unpleasant sensation on the skin that makes you want to scratch.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Mückenstich bekam sie starken Juckreiz.
After the mosquito bite, she developed severe itching.
der Juckreiz
itching
der Juckreiz, die Juckreize
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Juckreiz, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Juckreize |
| genitive | des Juckreizes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Juckreiz | die Juckreize |
| accusative | den Juckreiz | die Juckreize |
| dative | dem Juckreiz | den Juckreizen |
| genitive | des Juckreizes | der Juckreize |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Juckreiz' (itching) is made up of 'Juck-' and 'Reiz'. 'Juck-' comes from the verb 'jucken' (to itch), and 'Reiz' (irritation) here refers to an unpleasant physical sensation.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin untersuchte die Haut wegen des starken Juckreizes.
The doctor examined the skin because of the severe itching.
Typical collocations
'Juckreiz' (itching) is frequently used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'bekommen' (to develop), 'lindern' (to relieve), and 'verursachen' (to cause). The phrase 'über Juckreiz klagen' (to complain of itching) is also common, especially in medical contexts.
EXAMPLE
Eine kühlende Creme kann den Juckreiz lindern.
A cooling cream can relieve the itching.
Naming the affected area
The affected part of the body is often specified using 'an' (on) or 'auf' (on). After 'an', the body part is usually in the dative case, for example when referring to the arms, legs, or back.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Schwimmen hatte er Juckreiz an den Beinen.
After swimming, he had itching on his legs.
In real life
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