insult in German
insult in German is Beleidigung, Kränkung, Verletzung — insult means to say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
insult in German
Beleidigung
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
Kränkung
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
Verletzung
(uncountable) Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
Beleidigung
(countable) Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).
beleidigen
(transitive) To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone). [from 17th c.]
What does "insult" mean?
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verb To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
"Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game."
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noun A rude remark or action meant to offend someone.
"Calling the team lazy was an unfair insult, since they had worked all night."
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insult in a sentence
- Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game.
- The customer insulted the waiter, who calmly asked him to leave.
- Calling the team lazy was an unfair insult, since they had worked all night.
- She ignored the insult and kept walking.
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What is "insult" in German?
"insult" in German is Beleidigung, Kränkung, Verletzung. insult means: To say or do something rude or disrespectful to someone.
How do you use "insult" in a sentence?
Example: "Don't insult your little brother just because he lost the game." In German, "insult" is Beleidigung, Kränkung, Verletzung.
Are there other ways to say "insult" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "insult": Beleidigung, Kränkung, Verletzung, beleidigen.
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