English–German
“insult” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈlaɪ̯dɪgən/
Example
Ich will dich nicht beleidigen.
I don't want to insult you.
How to say “insult” in German
“Insult” in German is beleidigen.
A cutting word or disrespectful act lowers someone's standing and causes emotional pain.
Example sentences with beleidigen
Niemand sollte jemanden öffentlich beleidigen.
No one should publicly insult anyone.
Tips for using beleidigen
- In Ich will dich nicht beleidigen, the phrase commonly softens a potentially blunt remark rather than referring only to deliberate abuse.
Other German words for “insult”
Diese Beleidigung war unnötig.
This insult was unnecessary.
Er beschimpft mich oft.
He often insults me.