die Beleidigung
Translation
insult, offence, affront
Examples
Das war eine schwere Beleidigung.
That was a serious insult.
Er erstattete Anzeige wegen Beleidigung.
He filed a complaint for insult.
Grammar Patterns
an insult ((to sb.)) an insult to someone That is an insult to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kränkung, die Beschimpfung; Antonyms: das Kompliment, das Lob
Etymology
From the verb 'beleidigen' (to insult). Composed of 'be-' (prefix for acting upon) + 'Leid' (sorrow, harm). Literally 'the act of causing sorrow'.
Memory Tips
Think of causing someone 'Leid' (sorrow) with your words.