injury
A physical harm or damage to a person's body caused by an accident, fall, or attack. In a broader legal or abstract sense, it can also refer to harm or damage done to someone's reputation, rights, or interests.
Beispiele
3 von 5He suffered a minor leg injury during the soccer match but was able to walk off the field.
He experienced a small hurt to his leg while playing soccer but could still walk.
The plaintiff is seeking significant financial compensation for the personal injury sustained during the workplace accident.
The person suing wants money for the bodily harm they received while working.
I've got this annoying shoulder injury that just won't go away.
My shoulder hurts in a way that is bothersome and persistent.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the root 'jur' as in 'jury' or 'justice.' An injury was originally an 'in-jury'—something 'not just' or a violation of rights that causes harm.
Schnelles Quiz
The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after he ______ a severe back injury during training.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: sustained
Beispiele
He suffered a minor leg injury during the soccer match but was able to walk off the field.
everydayHe experienced a small hurt to his leg while playing soccer but could still walk.
The plaintiff is seeking significant financial compensation for the personal injury sustained during the workplace accident.
formalThe person suing wants money for the bodily harm they received while working.
I've got this annoying shoulder injury that just won't go away.
informalMy shoulder hurts in a way that is bothersome and persistent.
Epidemiological studies indicate a correlation between repetitive strain injury and prolonged computer usage.
academicResearch shows a link between physical harm from repeated motions and using computers for a long time.
The firm must ensure all safety protocols are followed to minimize the risk of workplace injury.
businessThe company needs to follow safety rules to lower the chance of employees getting hurt.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
add insult to injury
to make a bad situation even worse by offending someone
sustained injuries
to have received physical damage (often used in news reports)
personal injury claim
a legal demand for money after being hurt
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Damage is typically used for inanimate objects or property, whereas injury is used for living beings.
A wound usually involves a specific break in the skin, often caused by a weapon or sharp object, while injury is a general term.
Nutzungshinweise
At the C1 level, distinguish between the physical sense (a broken bone) and the legal sense (injury to reputation). It is a countable noun when referring to specific incidents (two injuries) but can be used abstractly.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often say 'make an injury' or 'take an injury.' The correct collocations are 'sustain,' 'suffer,' or 'receive' an injury.
Merkhilfe
Think of the root 'jur' as in 'jury' or 'justice.' An injury was originally an 'in-jury'—something 'not just' or a violation of rights that causes harm.
Wortherkunft
Derived from Latin 'injuria,' meaning 'a wrong' or 'injustice,' formed from 'in-' (not) + 'jus' (right/law).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In English-speaking countries, 'personal injury' is a massive sector of the legal system, frequently advertised on television and billboards.
Schnelles Quiz
The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after he ______ a severe back injury during training.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: sustained
Verwandte Redewendungen
Verwandtes Vokabular
A fracture is a crack or a break in something hard, especial...
concussionA concussion is a mild brain injury caused by a hit to the h...
first aidFirst aid is the immediate and basic medical help given to a...
rehabilitationThe process of restoring someone to a healthy, functional, o...
bruiseA bruise is a dark or discolored mark on the skin caused by...
Ähnliche Wörter
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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