der Magenkrampf
stomach cramp
A sudden, usually painful cramp in the stomach or upper abdomen.
EXAMPLE
Wegen eines starken Magenkrampfs musste sie den Arzt rufen.
She had to call the doctor because of a severe stomach cramp.
der Magenkrampf
stomach cramp
der Magenkrampf, die Magenkrämpfe
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Magenkrämpfe |
| genitive | des Magenkrampfes |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Magenkrampf | die Magenkrämpfe |
| accusative | den Magenkrampf | die Magenkrämpfe |
| dative | dem Magenkrampf | den Magenkrämpfen |
| genitive | des Magenkrampfes des Magenkrampfs | der Magenkrämpfe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound words
'Magenkrampf' (stomach cramp) consists of 'Magen' (stomach) and 'Krampf' (cramp). The first part names the affected body part, while the second describes the type of discomfort.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Essen bekam sie plötzlich einen Magenkrampf.
She suddenly got a stomach cramp after eating.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'einen Magenkrampf bekommen' (to get a stomach cramp), 'Magenkrämpfe haben' (to have stomach cramps), and 'Magenkrämpfe auslösen' (to cause stomach cramps). 'Auslösen' (to trigger/cause) can be used to name the cause of the discomfort.
EXAMPLE
Auch großer Stress kann Magenkrämpfe auslösen.
Severe stress can also cause stomach cramps.
Preposition and case
To describe someone's discomfort, 'unter Magenkrämpfen leiden' (to suffer from stomach cramps) is a typical pattern. After 'unter' in this expression, the dative is used.
EXAMPLE
Seit einigen Tagen leidet er unter starken Magenkrämpfen.
He has been suffering from severe stomach cramps for several days.
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