back pain
der Rückenschmerz, die Rückenschmerzen
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back pain
A feeling of pain that occurs in the back area. The plural 'Rückenschmerzen' is usually used in German.
Der Patient klagte über einen stechenden Rückenschmerz im unteren Lendenwirbelbereich.
The patient complained of a stabbing back pain in the lower lumbar region.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rückenschmerzen |
| genitive | des Rückenschmerzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rückenschmerz | die Rückenschmerzen |
| accusative | den Rückenschmerz | die Rückenschmerzen |
| dative | dem Rückenschmerz | den Rückenschmerzen |
| genitive | des Rückenschmerzes | der Rückenschmerzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is clearly composed of 'der Rücken' (back) and 'der Schmerz' (pain), connected by an 's.' So it literally describes pain in the back.
Langes Sitzen am Schreibtisch kann zu Rückenschmerzen führen.
Sitting at a desk for a long time can lead to back pain.
Although the singular 'der Rückenschmerz' (back pain) exists, in everyday language the plural 'die Rückenschmerzen' is almost always used when talking about the general condition. The singular sounds very specific or medical.
Ich habe heute starke Rückenschmerzen.
I have severe back pain today.
Der Arzt fragte nach der Art des Rückenschmerzes.
The doctor asked about the nature of the back pain.
To express that someone has this condition, you typically use the verbs 'haben' (to have), 'leiden unter' (to suffer from), or 'klagen über' (to complain of).
Viele Menschen leiden unter chronischen Rückenschmerzen.
Many people suffer from chronic back pain.
Er hat seit gestern Rückenschmerzen.
He has had back pain since yesterday.
