German

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Etymology

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Herz +‎ Schmerz

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛʁt͡sˌʃmɛʁt͡s/
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Noun

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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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