Verb

verletzen

Translation

to injure, to hurt, to violate, to infringe

Er hat sich beim Fußballspielen verletzt.

He injured himself playing football.

Du hast meine Gefühle verletzt.

You hurt my feelings.

Er hat gegen die Regeln verstoßen und das Gesetz verletzt.

He broke the rules and violated the law.

((oneself)) to injure oneself I injured my hand.

((sb.)) to injure (sb.) The accident injured him severely.

((sth.)) to violate (law, rule) He violated the law.

((sb.)) to hurt (sb.'s feelings) His words hurt her.

Synonyms: verwunden, wehtun; Antonyms: heilen (to heal)

Prefix 'ver-' (negative effect) + Middle High German 'letzen' (to damage, hinder).

The prefix 'ver-' often indicates a mistake or damage. 'Verletzen' is to damage a body, feelings, or a law.