die Druckstelle
Translation
pressure sores, pressure marks, bruises
Examples
Langes Liegen kann Druckstellen verursachen.
Lying down for a long time can cause pressure sores.
Die neuen Schuhe haben Druckstellen gemacht.
The new shoes made pressure marks.
Grammar Patterns
to get pressure sores Druckstellen bekommen He got pressure sores from sitting for a long time.
Similar Words
Wundliegen (bedsores), blaue Flecken (bruises)
Etymology
Composed of 'Druck' (pressure) and 'Stellen' (places, spots). Literally 'pressure spots'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'Druck' (pressure) from tight shoes creating sore 'Stellen' (spots) on your feet.