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.
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Meanings
verwundet
wounded
In a figurative sense, mentally or emotionally hurt; deeply offended or affected.
EXAMPLE
Seine abfällige Bemerkung hat sie tief verwundet.
His disparaging remark wounded her deeply.
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 getroffen
hurt / accurate
Both words can describe a person being emotionally hurt by a remark or action. „Getroffen“ is a general term for this and can also express that someone feels personally insulted. „Verwundet“ sounds stronger and emphasizes deep emotional hurt; it is a better fit for a particularly painful experience.
verwundet
Nach der harten Kritik fühlte sie sich tief verwundet.
After the harsh criticism, she felt deeply wounded.
getroffen
Nach der harten Kritik fühlte er sich persönlich getroffen.
After the harsh criticism, he felt personally hurt.
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