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scar in German

scar in German is Narbe, entstellen, verunstalten — scar means a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.

scar in German

Narbe
noun
A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
entstellen
verb
(transitive) To mark the skin permanently.
verunstalten
verb
(transitive) To mark the skin permanently.
traumatisieren
verb
(transitive, figurative) To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.

What does "scar" mean?

  1. noun A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.
    "He still has a scar on his knee from the accident."
  2. noun A lasting emotional effect from a difficult or traumatic experience.
    "The divorce left emotional scars that took years to heal."
  3. verb To leave a permanent mark, physically or emotionally.
    "The fire scarred the old barn wall."

scar in a sentence

  • He still has a scar on his knee from the accident.
  • The surgery left a thin scar along her arm.
  • The divorce left emotional scars that took years to heal.
  • The fire scarred the old barn wall.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scar" in German?

"scar" in German is Narbe, entstellen, verunstalten. scar means: A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed.

How do you use "scar" in a sentence?

Example: "He still has a scar on his knee from the accident." In German, "scar" is Narbe, entstellen, verunstalten.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "scar": Narbe, entstellen, verunstalten, traumatisieren.

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