die Beleidigung
Translation
insult, offence, affront, slander
Examples
Das war eine schwere Beleidigung.
That was a serious insult.
Er wurde wegen Beleidigung verklagt.
He was sued for slander.
Grammar Patterns
an insult to ((sb.)) eine Beleidigung für j-n His comment was an insult to her intelligence.
to sue ((sb.)) for slander j-n wegen Beleidigung verklagen He threatened to sue the newspaper for slander.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kränkung (affront), die Beschimpfung (verbal abuse); Antonyms: das Kompliment (compliment), das Lob (praise)
Etymology
From the verb 'beleidigen' (to insult), which is related to 'Leid' (sorrow, harm). It means the act of causing someone harm or sorrow.
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'Leid' (sorrow) inside. A 'Beleidigung' is an act that causes someone sorrow.