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German · word

weh

hurt

/veː/adjective

Meanings

  • adjective · A1

    Causing physical pain or discomfort, especially when used with the verb 'tun'.

    Mein Rücken tut seit gestern weh.

  • interjection · B1

    Used as an exclamation to express dismay, sorrow, or regret.

    O weh, ich habe meinen Schlüssel vergessen!

Appears in 3 scenarios

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