German word

beschädigt

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃɛːdɪçt/

Meaning

  • adjectivedamaged

Example

Das Auto ist beschädigt.

The car is damaged.

Illustration for beschädigt (damaged)

More examples

Wenn das Gerät als beschädigt ankommt, reklamieren Sie es bitte.

If the device arrives damaged, please report it.

Core concept

A car, package, or device remains present but has suffered harm that affects its condition or performance.

Common phrases

  • als beschädigt reklamieren

    report as damaged

  • äußerlich beschädigt

    externally damaged

  • teilweise beschädigt

    partially damaged

Similar words

kaputt: No longer usable because it is badly broken.
defekt: A machine or component has a fault that keeps it from working correctly.
beeinträchtigt: Function or performance is limited and less effective than intended.

Definition in German

durch Schaden an Form oder Funktion beeinträchtigt; nicht mehr ganz intakt

Word origin

The adjective comes from beschädigen, a be- derivative of schädigen, ultimately connected with German Schaden for harm or loss.

Usage tips

  • Beschädigt is common in formal descriptions such as damage reports, whereas everyday speech often uses kaputt or, for a technical fault, defekt.

Other meanings

  • brokenadjective

Opposites

  • unbeschädigtundamagedadjective
  • unversehrtintactadjective

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