verb
schaden
ártani
Ein Nachteil oder eine Zerstörung, die etwas oder jemandem weh tut oder kaputt macht.
The German word "schaden" is a verb meaning "to harm" or "to damage".
- It originates from the noun "der Schaden", which means "damage" or "harm".
- To "schaden" means causing harm or being detrimental to something or someone.
Similar words:
- beschädigen – to damage (physically)
- verletzen – to injure (usually living beings)
- beeinträchtigen – to impair, to negatively affect
Differences:
- schaden is broader and abstract, used for harm both physical and non-physical (e.g., "Das kann deinem Ruf schaden" – "That can harm your reputation").
- beschädigen implies physical damage to objects.
- verletzen is used for harming living beings, especially causing injuries.
- beeinträchtigen focuses on negative impact or impairment, often less severe than "schaden".
Make “schaden” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Übermäßiger Konsum schadet der Gesundheit.verb
A túlzott fogyasztás árt az egészségnek.
Übermäßiger Sonnenbrand schadet der Haut.verb
A túlzott napégés árt a bőrnek.
Zu viel Sonne kann der Haut schaden.verb
A túl sok nap árthat a bőrnek.
Der Streit gestern hat unserer Freundschaft sehr geschadet.verb
A tegnapi vita nagyon ártott a barátságunknak.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad