Ich habe Kopfschmerzen.
[ikh HAH-be KOPF-shmair-tsen]
I have a headache.
Literal gloss:“I have head-pains (plural).”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kopf + Schmerzen | head + pains (pl., no article) | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Doctor consultation
Ich habe seit gestern Abend starke Kopfschmerzen und leichtes Fieber.
I have had a bad headache and a slight fever since last night.
At the pharmacy (Apotheke)
Haben Sie etwas gegen Halsschmerzen?
Do you have anything for a sore throat?