verb
verbeulen
dent
Etwas durch Druck oder Stoß so beschädigen, dass eine Vertiefung oder Delle entsteht.
The German word "verbeulen" is a verb meaning "to dent" or "to crumple". It is formed from the prefix "ver-" and the stem "Beule", where "Beule" means "dent" or "bump".
Similar words:
- eindellen (to dent slightly)
- beschädigen (to damage)
- verformen (to deform)
Differences:
- verbeulen specifically refers to causing a dent or a localized deformation, usually on metal or surfaces.
- eindellen refers to a smaller, often less severe dent.
- beschädigen is a more general term for any kind of damage.
- verformen focuses on changing the shape but not necessarily causing a dent.
So, verbeulen is the precise action of denting an object.
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Examples
Hast du den Koffer beim Tragen verbeult?verb
Did you dent the suitcase while carrying it?
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