die Verletzung, -en
injury
Es ist, wenn jemand körperlichen Schaden erleidet, zum Beispiel durch einen Sturz oder einen Unfall.
Definition & meaning
The word "Verletzung" is a feminine noun that generally refers to the state of being harmed or damaged. It is used in several contexts:
- Physical injury: A bodily harm or wound caused by an accident, violence, or medical condition (e.g., a cut, bruise, or fracture).
- Abstract harm: A violation or breach of something intangible, such as a law, a rule, a contract, or someone's rights or feelings.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: As a feminine noun, it takes the articles die (nominative singular) and die (plural). The plural form is die Verletzungen.
- Origin: It is derived from the verb verletzen (to injure or violate). The suffix -ung is used to turn the verb into a noun, indicating the result or the process of the action.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- In the physical sense:
- In the abstract sense:
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Verletzung sieht schlimm aus.noun
The injury looks bad.
Verletzungen sollten sofort behandelt werden.noun
Injuries should be treated immediately.
Seine Verletzung heilt langsam ab.noun
His injury is healing slowly.
Eine Verletzung kann schmerzhaft sein.noun
An injury can be painful.
Verletzungen heilen mit der Zeit.noun
Injuries heal with time.
Nach der Verletzung konnte sie monatelang nicht arbeiten.noun
After the injury she couldn’t work for months.
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