Beschädigen
Example: Bitte pass auf, dass du das Buch nicht beschädigst.
Definition
"Beschädigen" means to cause harm or damage to something, making it less perfect, functional, or valuable. It often refers to physical impairment, such as when you damage an object by breaking or scratching it, as in 'Please be careful not to damage the book.'
Etymology
The German verb "beschädigen" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'Schaden,' meaning damage or harm. The word literally means 'to cause damage.' It reflects the idea of actively inflicting harm, and its roots trace back to Middle High German and Old High German words related to injury or harm.
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"Beschädigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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