German Conversation · Level 76
57 words
German word
Verletzung
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈlɛtsʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nouninjury
Example
Nach dem Unfall hatte sie eine schwere Verletzung am Bein.
After the accident, she sustained a severe injury to her leg.
More examples
Beim Fußballspiel erlitt er eine leichte Verletzung am Oberschenkel.
During the soccer match, he suffered a minor injury to his thigh.
Core concept
Something loses its physical integrity or its protected status when tissue, a right, or a rule is breached.
Common phrases
eine Verletzung erleiden
suffer an injury
eine schwere Verletzung
a serious injury
eine Verletzung am Bein
a leg injury
Similar words
Wunde: A visible cut or tear in the skin, often causing bleeding.
Bruch: A broken bone caused by a loss of its normal structure.
Prellung: A bruise or swelling caused by a blow without breaking the skin.
Schnitt: A cut in the skin caused by a blade or other sharp object.
Definition in German
Körperlicher Schaden an Körper oder Gewebe; kann auch die Verletzung von Rechten oder Regeln bezeichnen.
Word origin
The noun comes from verletzen, meaning to hurt or violate, with -ung forming a noun for an action or its result.
Usage tips
- English injury usually refers to physical harm, while Verletzung can also mean a violation of rights or rules in formal contexts.