verletzen
Translation
to injure, to hurt, to violate, to infringe
Examples
Er hat sich beim Fußballspielen verletzt.
He injured himself playing soccer.
Du hast meine Gefühle verletzt.
You hurt my feelings.
Er hat gegen die Regeln verstoßen und das Gesetz verletzt.
He broke the rules and violated the law.
Grammar Patterns
((oneself)) to injure oneself I injured my hand.
((sb.)) to injure (sb.) The accident injured him severely.
((sth.)) to violate (law, rule) He violated the law.
((sb.)) to hurt (sb.'s feelings) His words hurt her.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to injure, to violate; Antonyms: to heal, to obey
Etymology
Prefix 'ver-' (negative effect) + Middle High German 'letzen' (to damage, hinder).
Memory Tips
Think of 'ver-' as doing something to the extreme or wrongly. 'Verletzen' is causing damage or violation.