beleidigen
Translation
to insult, to offend
Examples
Er wollte dich nicht beleidigen.
He didn't want to insult you.
Sie fühlte sich durch seine Worte beleidigt.
She felt insulted by his words.
Grammar Patterns
to insult ((sb.)) to insult ((sb.)) He insulted me for no reason.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kränken, verletzen; Antonyms: loben, schmeicheln
Etymology
Prefix 'be-' + noun 'Leid' (sorrow, harm) + verb suffix '-igen'. Literally means 'to cause sorrow or harm to someone'.
Memory Tips
Remember that to cause someone 'Leid' (sorrow) is to 'beleidigen' (insult) them.