Erkältung
Grippe
'Headache' is Kopfschmerz and 'Stomachache' is Bauchschmerz.
Ausschlag
Erkältung, Grippe, Fieber, Ausschlag
GermanEnglishNotes
ErkältungColdA common viral infection
GrippeFluMore severe than a cold
FieberFeverA symptom, not an illness
KopfschmerzHeadacheSymptom
BauchschmerzStomachacheSymptom
HustenCoughSymptom
SchnupfenRunny noseSymptom
AusschlagRashSkin-related symptom
  • Erkältung - A mild viral infection affecting the respiratory system, commonly known as a cold.
  • Grippe - The influenza virus, causing flu, which is generally more severe than a cold.
  • Fieber - Fever, a common symptom indicating infection, not a standalone illness.
  • Kopfschmerz - Headache, a symptom that can be caused by various illnesses.
  • Bauchschmerz - Stomachache, indicating gastrointestinal discomfort.
  • Husten - Cough, a symptom often accompanying respiratory illnesses.
  • Schnupfen - Runny nose, a typical symptom of a cold.
  • Ausschlag - Rash, a skin symptom that can indicate allergic reactions or infections.
Husten (cough), Schnupfen (runny nose), and Halsschmerzen (sore throat) are typical cold symptoms.
Symptome einer Erkältung: Husten, Schnupfen, Halsschmerzen, leichtes Fieber
Symptome der Grippe: Hohes Fieber, Schüttelfrost, Muskel- und Gelenkschmerzen, starke Müdigkeit, trockener Husten
Hohes Fieber, Gliederschmerzen (body aches), and starke Müdigkeit (severe fatigue) are common flu symptoms.
Migräne
Examples in Sentences:
  • Ich habe eine Erkältung und fühle mich schlapp.
  • Letzte Woche hatte ich Grippe mit hohem Fieber.
  • Meine Tochter klagt über Bauchschmerzen.
  • Nach dem Spaziergang bekam ich einen Ausschlag.
Husten, Schnupfen, and Halsschmerzen are common cold symptoms.
Magen-Darm-Grippe
Erkältung, Grippe, Fieber, Husten
Fever:
  • German: Fieber
  • A1-Level
  • Common symptom for many illnesses, indicating a rise in body temperature.
Cold:
  • German: Erkältung
  • A1-Level
  • Common viral infection with symptoms like cough, runny nose, and sore throat.
Flu:
  • German: Grippe
  • A1-Level
  • More severe than a cold, with symptoms such as high fever, body aches, and fatigue.
Headache:
  • German: Kopfschmerz(e)
  • A1-Level
  • Pain in the head; can be a symptom or a primary condition.
Stomachache:
  • German: Bauchschmerz(e)
  • A1-Level
  • Pain in the stomach area; often a symptom of digestive issues.
Cough:
  • German: Husten
  • A1-Level
  • Reflex to clear the airways; common symptom in respiratory illnesses.
Runny Nose:
  • German: Schnupfen
  • A1-Level
  • Excess nasal mucus; typical symptom of a cold.
Rash:
  • German: Ausschlag
  • B1-Level
  • Skin eruption; can indicate allergies or infections.

Conclusion

Common illness vocabulary covers both the conditions and their typical symptoms, providing a holistic understanding of health-related topics in German.
  • Practice making full sentences about how you feel and what symptoms you have.
  • Explore related topics like visiting the doctor (Arztbesuch) or buying medicine (Medikamente).