How to Say “My Head Hurts” in German

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mein Kopf tut weh
The English phrase "my head hurts" is expressed in German as mein Kopf tut weh.
mein Kopf tut weh is used to express that you are experiencing pain in the head. The verb wehtun is a common verb in German used to express physical pain.

Which one should you use?

While mein Kopf tut weh describes the sensation of the head hurting, a very common alternative is to say Ich habe Kopfschmerzen, which translates to "I have a headache".

How does it change in a sentence?

In the phrase mein Kopf tut weh, the noun Kopf is a masculine singular noun, so the verb tun is conjugated in the third-person singular form tut. If the subject were plural, the noun would change to Köpfe and the verb would change to tun.

Did you know?

  • The German word Kopf was once used to describe a drinking vessel or a mug.
  • The word Kopf is used in many German idioms to represent the mind or intelligence, not just the physical skull.

Examples in context

  • Ich habe Kopfschmerzen.
    I have a headache.
  • Mir tut der Kopf weh.
    My head hurts.

Example conversation

Julia and Lukas are sitting in a quiet living room.

  1. Julia

    Lukas, kannst du bitte das Licht ausmachen?
    Lukas, can you please turn off the light?
  2. Lukas

    Warum? Ist etwas passiert?
    Why? Did something happen?
  3. Julia

    Ja, mein Kopf tut weh.
    Yes, my head hurts.
  4. Lukas

    Das tut mir leid, Julia. Ruh dich aus.
    I'm sorry, Julia. Rest up.

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