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bruise in German

bruise in German is Prellung, blauer Fleck, Bluterguss — bruise means a discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

bruise in German

Prellung
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
blauer Fleck
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
Bluterguss
noun
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
Druckstelle
noun
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

What does "bruise" mean?

  1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
    "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table."
  2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
    "She bruised her arm falling off her bike."
  3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.
    "The harsh review bruised his confidence."

bruise in a sentence

  • He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table.
  • She bruised her arm falling off her bike.
  • The harsh review bruised his confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bruise" in German?

"bruise" in German is Prellung, blauer Fleck, Bluterguss. bruise means: A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

How do you use "bruise" in a sentence?

Example: "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table." In German, "bruise" is Prellung, blauer Fleck, Bluterguss.

Are there other ways to say "bruise" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "bruise": Prellung, blauer Fleck, Bluterguss, Druckstelle.

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