Beschwerden

complaints, symptoms, ailments

noun beh-SHVEHR-den Rare

Also means

grievances (formal)

Usage Note

Beschwerden in the medical context means the patient's reported symptoms or complaints — what they feel rather than what is objectively measured. Doctors ask Welche Beschwerden haben Sie? (What symptoms do you have?). Typically used in the plural.

Examples

"Die Patientin schilderte ihre Beschwerden und erklärte, dass der Schmerz nachts schlimmer werde."

Natural Translation

The patient described her symptoms and explained that the pain got worse at night.

Literal Translation

The patient described her complaints and explained that the pain would become worse at night.

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