die Beleidigung, -en
insult
Wenn man jemanden mit Worten oder Zeichen absichtlich schlechtmacht oder kränkt.
The German word "Beleidigung" is a noun that means "insult" or "offense." It is comprised of the verb "beleidigen," which means "to insult" or "to offend," along with the suffix "-ung," which is used to form nouns indicating the action or result of a verb.
Similar words in German include "Kränkung" (hurt/affront) and "Beleid" (indignation).
The main difference is that "Beleidigung" is typically used in a legal or formal context to denote an act of offending someone, while "Kränkung" often carries a more emotional connotation, signifying hurt feelings or upset.
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Examples
Diese Aussage war eine klare Beleidigung.noun
This statement was a clear insult.
Eine Beleidigung kann schwer verletzen.noun
An insult can hurt badly.
Eine Beleidigung kann schnell zu Konflikten führen.noun
An insult can quickly lead to conflicts.
Beleidigungen sind verletzend und unangebracht.noun
Insults are hurtful and inappropriate.
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