Die Verletzung
Example: Die Verletzung am Arm muss dringend behandelt werden.
Definition
"Die Verletzung" refers to a medical injury or wound that causes harm to the body, such as cuts, bruises, or fractures. It often requires treatment or care to heal properly, as in the example phrase, 'Die Verletzung am Arm muss dringend behandelt werden.'
Etymology
The word "Verletzung" comes from the German verb "verletzen," meaning 'to injure' or 'to hurt.' It is derived from the prefix "ver-" and the root "letzen," which relates to harming or wounding. Did you know? The prefix "ver-" often indicates a change or damage in German verbs.
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"Die Verletzung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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