angeschlagen
Translation
unwell, under the weather, damaged, chipped
Examples
Er fühlt sich heute etwas angeschlagen.
He feels a bit under the weather today.
Die Tasse ist am Rand leicht angeschlagen.
The cup is slightly chipped on the rim.
Sein Ruf ist nach dem Skandal angeschlagen.
His reputation is tarnished after the scandal.
Grammar Patterns
angeschlagen sein to be unwell/damaged He is a bit angeschlagen today.
Similar Words
krank (ill), unpässlich (unwell), beschädigt (damaged)
Etymology
Past participle of 'anschlagen' (to strike, hit). From 'an-' (on, at) + 'schlagen' (to hit). Literally 'struck' or 'hit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'hit' ('geschlagen') by a cold, so you feel 'angeschlagen' (unwell). Or a plate being 'hit' and getting chipped.