erblindet
Translation
blinded, gone blind, blind
Examples
Der alte Mann ist leider erblindet.
The old man has unfortunately gone blind.
Er war erblindet vor Wut.
He was blinded by rage.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) to be/go blind The old man has gone blind.
((by/with sth.)) blinded by/with sth. He was blinded by rage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blind, sehbehindert (visually impaired); Antonyms: sehend (sighted)
Etymology
Past participle of 'erblinden' (to go blind). From prefix 'er-' (change of state) + 'blind'.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'er-' prefix signifies a change. Not just 'blind', but the state of having 'become blind'.