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Beleidigung
/bəˈlaɪ̯dɪɡʊŋ/
insult
Er hat mich mit einer Beleidigung verletzt.
He hurt me with an insult.
formalinformal
An offensive or disrespectful remark intended to hurt someone's feelings or reputation.
Die Beleidigung war so schwerwiegend, dass sie eine Klage einreichte.
The insult was so severe that she filed a lawsuit.
Can be verbal or written, and may have legal consequences in some contexts.
Collocations
eine Beleidigung machento make an insulteine Beleidigung zurückgebento return an insult
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'Beleidigung' is often used in legal or serious discussions, while in informal settings, it may be used more casually.
Gold Rule
Legal Implications
In some countries, a 'Beleidigung' can lead to legal action, especially if it is considered defamatory.
Word Origin
From the verb 'beleidigen' (to insult), derived from 'Leid' (suffering) and the prefix 'be-'.
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, a 'Beleidigung' can refer to defamation or slander.
Word Breakdown
be-
to cause
prefixLeid
suffering
root-igung
action or state
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