VERB
verletzen/fɛɐ̯ˈlɛt͡sn̩/to injure; to hurt; to wound
verletzen is a German verb that means to injure, to hurt, or to wound. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlɛt͡sn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verletzte" and the past participle is "verletzt".
Definitions
1.to harm someone physically or emotionally(physical/mental health)
a.to cause a physical injury
Er hat sich beim Fußballspielen verletzt.—He injured himself while playing soccer.
b.to hurt someone's feelings or offend
Sie fühlte sich durch seine Worte verletzt.—She felt hurt by his words.
2.to violate or breach a rule or law(law)
a.to infringe upon laws, rights, or duties
Er hat die Verkehrsregeln verletzt.—He violated the traffic rules.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verletzen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verletze |
| Present (du) | verletzt |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verletzt |
| Preterite (ich) | verletzte |
| Participle II | verletzt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verletzte |
| Imperative (singular) | verletze |
| Imperative (plural) | verletzt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verletzen" mean in English?
- "verletzen" means to injure, to hurt, or to wound. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verletzen"?
- "verletzen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlɛt͡sn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verletzen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verletzen" is "verletzt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verletzen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verletzen" becomes "verletzte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verletzen"?
- "verletzen" is a verb in German.
