beschädigt
damaged
Wholly or partly broken, or impaired in its function, as a result of an external cause.
EXAMPLE
Das beschädigte Fahrrad kann nicht mehr benutzt werden.
The damaged bicycle can no longer be used.
beschädigt
damaged
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry beschädigt, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | beschädigt |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word family and usage
'Beschädigt' (damaged) is the past participle of the verb 'beschädigen' (to damage) and is also used as an adjective. With 'sein' (to be), it describes the state of an object after it has been damaged.
EXAMPLE
Seit dem Transport ist der Schrank beschädigt.
The wardrobe has been damaged since it was transported.
Location of damage
Use 'an' (at/on) with the dative to specify where an object is damaged. This pattern is especially useful when describing or reporting damage.
EXAMPLE
Der Koffer ist an einer Ecke beschädigt.
The suitcase is damaged at one corner.
Extent of damage
Common combinations are 'leicht beschädigt' (slightly damaged), 'stark beschädigt' (badly damaged), and 'schwer beschädigt' (severely damaged). These indicate how extensive the damage is.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Sturm standen in der Straße viele schwer beschädigte Häuser.
After the storm, many severely damaged houses stood along the street.
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