Herz

noun
heart, courage
B1

Herz is a neuter noun meaning 'heart' (organ) and metaphorically 'courage'. Definite article das; plural Herzen. Note irregular genitive singular des Herzens and dative dem Herzen. Common in idioms (e.g. mit Herz) and compounds (Herzschlag). No specific preposition required; used in medical and emotional contexts.

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Er hat viel Herz und zeigt viel Courage in schwierigen Situationen.
He has a big heart and shows a lot of courage in difficult situations.
Ich habe ein Herz.
I have a heart.
Mein Herz schlägt schnell nach dem Sport.
My heart is beating fast after exercise.

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VOCABULARY.DETAILS.PLURALHerzen

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nominativedas Herzdie Herzen
genitivedes Herzensder Herzen
dativedem Herzenden Herzen
accusativedas Herzdie Herzen

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👁️Imagine a bright red heart (Herz) beating in the chest
👂Herz sounds like 'hurts' — think of a heart that can ache
⚧️das Herz is neuter — picture a small neutral gray heart with a 'das' tag

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Herz is used both literally (organ) and figuratively (kindness, courage). Genitive singular often appears as des Herzens.

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