die Beleidigung
Translation
insult, offense, slight
Examples
Das war eine schwere Beleidigung.
That was a serious insult.
Er erstattete Anzeige wegen Beleidigung.
He filed a complaint for insult.
Grammar Patterns
an insult ((to sb.)) an insult to someone That is an insult to me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Kränkung, die Beschimpfung; Antonyms: das Kompliment, das Lob
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'beleidigen' (to insult). It breaks down into 'be-' (a prefix indicating action upon something) + 'Leid' (sorrow, harm). So, 'the act of causing harm'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as the act of giving someone 'Leid' (sorrow) through words.