verschont
Translation
spared, exempt, unscathed
Examples
Er wurde vom Unwetter verschont.
He was spared from the storm.
Verschon mich mit deinen Ausreden!
Spare me your excuses!
Grammar Patterns
to spare ((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to spare someone from something He was spared from the storm.
to spare ((sb.)) ((sth.)) to save someone the trouble of something Verschon mich mit deinen Ausreden!
Similar Words
Synonyms: spared, untouched; Antonyms: affected, hit
Etymology
Past participle of 'verschonen' (to spare). 'Ver-' is an intensifier and 'schonen' means 'to protect, to go easy on'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'schonen' as protecting something. 'Verschonen' is to be thoroughly protected, and thus 'spared' from harm.