Herzschmerz

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Herz +‎ Schmerz

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛʁt͡sˌʃmɛʁt͡s/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Herzschmerz m (mixed, genitive Herzschmerzes, plural Herzschmerzen)

  1. (chiefly in the plural) heart pain
  2. (in the singular, rare in a neutral tone) heartache
    Synonym: Liebeskummer
  3. (in the singular, derogatory) sentimentality in love stories, shmaltz
    Synonyms: Schmalz, Schmacht, Sentimentalität

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