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trauma
A severe emotional shock caused by a distressing experience such as violence, an accident, or loss, which can have long-term psychological consequences.
Viele Soldaten leiden nach ihrem Einsatz an einem schweren Trauma.
Many soldiers suffer from severe trauma after their deployment.
trauma
In medicine, a physical injury or wound caused by an external force.
Der Patient wurde mit einem Schädel-Hirn-Trauma in die Notaufnahme eingeliefert.
The patient was admitted to the emergency room with a traumatic brain injury.
The word has two main meanings: one psychological and one physical. The context makes clear what is meant: in conversations about psychology, war, or accidents, it refers to the emotional injury. In a hospital or medical context, it refers to the physical wound.
Die Therapie hilft ihm, sein Trauma zu verarbeiten.
The therapy helps him process his trauma.
For the psychological meaning, there are fixed verb combinations. You can 'erleiden' (suffer), 'erleben' (experience), 'verarbeiten' (process), or 'überwinden' (overcome) a trauma.
Es dauert oft Jahre, ein schweres Trauma zu überwinden.
It often takes years to overcome severe trauma.
The meaning 'physical injury' is mainly common in medical terminology. There, 'Trauma' is often part of compound words that describe the type of injury more precisely.
Ein Sturz aus großer Höhe kann zu einem Wirbelsäulentrauma führen.
A fall from a great height can lead to spinal trauma.
injury / violation
Verletzung is the general term for physical injury. In medical usage, Trauma refers to a physical injury caused by an external force. In everyday language, Verletzung is usually more appropriate, while medical professionals may refer to the same damage as a Trauma.
Nach dem Aufprall diagnostizierte die Ärztin ein Trauma des Brustkorbs.
After the impact, the doctor diagnosed chest trauma.
Nach dem Aufprall stellte die Ärztin eine Verletzung des Brustkorbs fest.
After the impact, the doctor detected an injury to the chest.
