Verletzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verletzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "injure", "hurt" or "wound".

Essential properties of "verletzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: verletzen
  • Simple past: verletzte
  • Participle: verletzt

See full conjugation of verletzen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verletzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To physically injure or harm"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat sich beim Sport verletzt.He injured himself during sports.
  2. Die scharfe Kante könnte dich verletzen.The sharp edge could injure you.
  3. Der Unfall hat viele Menschen verletzt.The accident injured many people.

2.) "To emotionally hurt or offend"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Worte haben mich tief verletzt.His words deeply hurt me.
  2. Ich wollte dich nicht verletzen, es tut mir leid.I didn't want to hurt you, I'm sorry.
  3. Sie fühlte sich durch seine Bemerkung verletzt.She felt hurt by his remark.

3.) "To violate or infringe (a rule, law, right)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fahrer hat die Verkehrsregeln verletzt.The driver violated the traffic rules.
  2. Diese Handlung verletzt das Gesetz.This action violates the law.
  3. Sie haben mit ihrem Verhalten meine Privatsphäre verletzt.They violated my privacy with their behavior.
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