die Stichwunde
puncture wound
An injury that occurs when a sharp object penetrates the body.
EXAMPLE
Der Arzt versorgte die Stichwunde, die durch einen Messerangriff entstanden war.
The doctor treated the puncture wound caused by a knife attack.
die Stichwunde
puncture wound
die Stichwunde, die Stichwunden
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Stichwunde, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Stichwunden |
| genitive | der Stichwunde |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Stichwunde | die Stichwunden |
| accusative | die Stichwunde | die Stichwunden |
| dative | der Stichwunde | den Stichwunden |
| genitive | der Stichwunde | der Stichwunden |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Compound word
'Stichwunde' consists of 'Stich' (puncture / stab) and 'Wunde' (wound). The first component names the cause of the injury; the second shows that it is a wound.
EXAMPLE
Die Ärztin untersuchte die Stichwunde und fragte, welcher Gegenstand sie verursacht hatte.
The doctor examined the puncture wound and asked what object had caused it.
Typical collocations
Common collocations include 'eine Stichwunde erleiden' (to suffer a puncture wound), 'eine Stichwunde versorgen' (to treat a puncture wound), and 'eine Stichwunde nähen' (to stitch a puncture wound). These collocations are especially useful in accident reports and medical treatment.
EXAMPLE
Im Krankenhaus wurde die Stichwunde gereinigt und genäht.
The puncture wound was cleaned and stitched at the hospital.
Location and cause
The location on the body can be given with 'an' and the dative, for example 'am Arm' (on the arm). The cause can be added with 'durch' and the accusative.
EXAMPLE
Der Verletzte hatte eine Stichwunde am linken Arm.
The injured man had a puncture wound on his left arm.
Die Stichwunde war durch einen spitzen Metallstab entstanden.
The puncture wound had been caused by a sharp metal rod.
In real life
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