headache
word
/ˈhɛˌdeɪk/
HED-ayk
/hˈɛdeɪk/
HED-ayk
Definition
A pain in your head. It can also mean a person, situation, or problem that causes stress, trouble, or annoyance.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. For physical pain, say 'have a headache' or 'get a headache,' not usually 'be headache.' It is also often used figuratively: 'This paperwork is a headache' means it is annoying or difficult.
Spanish: dolor de cabezaPortuguese (BR): dor de cabeçaPortuguese (PT): dor de cabeçaChinese (Simplified): 头痛Chinese (Traditional): 頭痛Hindi: सिरदर्दArabic: صداعBengali: মাথাব্যথা - ঝামেলাRussian: головная боль - проблема (переносное значение)Japanese: 頭痛 - 悩み（比喩）Vietnamese: đau đầu - rắc rối (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 두통 - 골칫거리Turkish: baş ağrısı - baş belası (mecaz)Urdu: سر درد - پریشانی (مجازاً)Indonesian: sakit kepala - masalah (kiasan)
Example Sentences
I have a headache today.
basic
Loud music gives me a headache.
basic
This math homework is a headache.
basic
My neighbors were so noisy last night that I woke up with a headache.
natural
I've had a headache since this morning, so I'm going to lie down for a bit.
natural
Trying to change the booking now would be a real headache.
natural