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Magenverstimmung

upset stomach

noun MAH-gen-fer-shtim-oong Rare
Body & Health Health & Illness

Also means

gastric upset

Usage Note

Magenverstimmung is an everyday, informal-to-neutral term for non-specific stomach discomfort such as nausea, bloating or indigestion. It is milder than Magenentzündung (gastritis) and usually resolves without treatment.

Examples

"Nach dem fettigen Essen hatte sie eine leichte Magenverstimmung."

Natural Translation

After the fatty meal she had a mild upset stomach.

Literal Translation

After the fatty food had she a light stomach-upset.

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