Beleidigungen
The German phrase for insults is Beleidigungen.
Beleidigungen refers to insults, either as a count noun for individual instances or as a collective concept of insults.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is die Beleidigung, which means the insult. The plural form Beleidigungen is used for both the count noun insults and as a collective concept of insults.
Did you know?
- The singular word Beleidigung shares its root with the word 'beleidigen', but in a legal context, it is often a specific criminal offense. In Germany, certain types of insults can actually lead to a court summons and a fine.
- The German language uses the term Fäkalsprache, literally 'fecal language', to categorize profanity and vulgar Beleidigungen in formal or linguistic contexts.
- There is a linguistic distinction between 'Schimpfwörter' (swear words) and Beleidigungen (insults). The former are the words themselves, while the latter is the act of using them to target someone.
Examples in context
- Solche Beleidigungen dulde ich von niemandem.I won't tolerate those kinds of insults from anyone.This sentence shows how to express that you will not tolerate Beleidigungen from anyone.Tatoeba #13381304 by Waldelfe, translation #13380559 by frpzzd
- Solche Beleidigungen höre ich mir von keinem an!I won't take such insults from anybody.This sentence is useful for saying you won't take such Beleidigungen from anybody.Tatoeba #2404420 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #2253326 by _undertoad
- Ich konnte keine weiteren Beleidigungen aushalten.I couldn't bear any more insults.This sentence demonstrates expressing that you could not bear any more Beleidigungen.Tatoeba #851120 by Esperantostern, translation #41738 by CM
- Sie sind wirklich unerträglich!You are truly unbearable!
- Es ist schade, dass ich Ihre Gesellschaft ertragen muss!It's unfortunate that I have to endure your company!
- Entschuldigen Sie, aber Sie sind wirklich unglaublich unhöflich!Excuse me, but you are incredibly rude!
- Du bist echt nervig!You are really annoying!
- Kannst du bitte aufhören, so dumm zu sein?Can you please stop being so stupid?
- Halt einfach mal dein Maul!Just shut your mouth!
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Example conversation
Laura and Julian are discussing a recent online argument.
- LauraWarum hat er solche Beleidigungen geschrieben?Why did he write such insults?
- JulianIch weiß es nicht, Laura.I don't know, Laura.
- LauraEr sollte keine Beleidigungen benutzen.He should not use insults.
- JulianDa hast du absolut recht.You are absolutely right.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
