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“hurt” in German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈantuːn/

Example

Die Trennung hat sie sehr angetan.

The separation really hurt her.

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How to say “hurt” in German

“Hurt” in German is antun.

A person is on the receiving end of an act that leaves physical pain or emotional distress.

Full entry for antun: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with antun

Sie wollte ihm nie bewusst Leid antun.

She never wanted to knowingly cause him suffering.

Tips for using antun

  • The affected person is usually in the dative, as in jemandem etwas antun, while the harmful thing is in the accusative.

Other German words for “hurt”

Dein Kommentar verletzt mich.

Your comment hurts me.

“hurt” in other languages