German Phrase
Schreib alle deine Symptome auf.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to write down every symptom they are experiencing. It is a direct, practical instruction often used in medical contexts, such as before a doctor's appointment or when keeping a symptom diary.
When to use
Use this phrase when a doctor asks a patient to note down their health complaints, when you are preparing a health journal, or when you want to remind a friend to keep track of their symptoms for later discussion with a medical professional.
✦Grammar Breakdown
SchreiballedeineSymptomeauf
Imperative (du)
The verb 'schreiben' in the du‑imperative drops the -en ending: 'schreib'.
Separable verb
‘auf‑schreiben’ is a separable verb; in the main clause the prefix ‘auf’ moves to the end.
Accusative object
'Symptome' is the direct object and therefore stands in the accusative case.
Possessive pronoun
'deine' agrees with the plural noun 'Symptome' (genitive would be 'deiner').
Word order
In an imperative sentence the separable prefix follows the object: Verb – Object – Prefix.
🗨In Conversation
Kannst du bitte deine Symptome notieren?
Can you please note your symptoms?
Ja, ich schreibe alle meine Symptome auf.
Yes, I will write down all my symptoms.
✕Common Mistakes
Schreibe alle deine Symptome auf.
‘Schreibe’ is the formal (Sie) imperative; with a familiar ‘du’ you need ‘Schreib’.
Schreib alle meine Symptome auf.
If you are talking about your own symptoms, you must use ‘meine’, not ‘deine’.
Schreib alle deine Symptome auf schreiben.
The separable prefix must be placed at the end, not split as ‘auf schreiben’.
↔Alternatives
Notiere alle deine Symptome.
Note all your symptoms.
Schreibe alle deine Beschwerden auf.
Write down all your complaints.
Führe eine Liste deiner Symptome.
Keep a list of your symptoms.
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries patients often keep a 'Symptomtagebuch' (symptom diary) to help doctors spot patterns. The imperative can sound blunt, so adding 'bitte' (e.g., 'Bitte schreib …') softens the request and is considered polite in a medical setting.