German Expression · Advanced
beim Schlucken tut es weh
it hurts when I swallow
Pronunciation: beim Schlucken tut es weh
Meaning
A natural German expression used to convey: it hurts when I swallow.
Example
Beim Schlucken tut sogar ein Schluck Wasser weh.
Even a sip of water hurts when I swallow.
Practice tips
- Practice beim Schlucken tut es weh out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German expression is for advanced-level learners.