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verwundet
wounded
Having a physical injury, a wound, usually caused by an external influence such as an accident, fight, or attack.
example
Der verwundete Vogel konnte nicht mehr fliegen.
The wounded bird could no longer fly.
verwundet
wounded
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Usage tips
Word structure
'Verwundet' (wounded) is the past participle of the verb 'verwunden' (to wound) and is derived from the noun 'die Wunde' (the wound). The prefix 'ver-' here expresses that a wound is inflicted on someone.
EXAMPLE
Der Sanitäter kümmerte sich um den verwundeten Fahrer.
The paramedic took care of the wounded driver.
Context clue
The context tells you whether a physical or emotional injury is meant. Words like 'Soldat' (soldier), 'Unfall' (accident), or body parts point to the physical meaning. Words like 'Stolz' (pride), 'Seele' (soul), or 'Worte' (words) point to the emotional meaning.
EXAMPLE
Der verwundete Soldat wurde ins Lazarett gebracht.
The wounded soldier was taken to the military hospital.
Typical adverbs
To describe the degree of physical injury, 'verwundet' (wounded) is often combined with the adverbs 'schwer' (seriously), 'leicht' (slightly), or 'tödlich' (fatally).
EXAMPLE
Bei dem Angriff wurden drei Personen schwer verwundet.
Three people were seriously wounded in the attack.
Typical adverbs
In the figurative, emotional sense, 'verwundet' (wounded) is often used with the adverb 'tief' (deeply) to express the severity of the hurt.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Worte haben ihn tief verwundet.
Her words wounded him deeply.
Compare with
verwundet vs unversehrt
unharmed / intact
'verwundet' and 'unversehrt' both describe the condition after a dangerous situation, for example after an accident or attack. 'verwundet' means that someone has a physical wound. 'unversehrt', on the other hand, means that someone or something has remained without injury or damage. 'unversehrt' can also fit for things if they have remained intact; 'verwundet' is used mainly for people or animals.
verwundet
Nach dem Sturz lag der Radfahrer verwundet auf der Straße.
After the fall, the cyclist lay wounded on the road.
unversehrt
Trotz des schweren Unfalls blieb die Familie unversehrt.
Despite the serious accident, the family remained unharmed.
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