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offense in German

offense in German is Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein — offense means a wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.

offense in German

Vergehen
noun
The act of offending.
beleidigt sein
noun
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
gekränkt sein
noun
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.

What does "offense" mean?

  1. noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
    "Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states."
  2. noun A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something insulting or disrespectful.
    "She took offense at the joke about her accent."
  3. noun In sports, the team or players trying to score, as opposed to defense.
    "The offense struggled to move the ball in the second half."

offense in a sentence

  • Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states.
  • He was arrested for a second offense within a year.
  • She took offense at the joke about her accent.
  • No offense was meant by the comment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "offense" in German?

"offense" in German is Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein. offense means: A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.

How do you use "offense" in a sentence?

Example: "Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states." In German, "offense" is Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein.

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

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "offense": Vergehen, beleidigt sein, gekränkt sein.

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