Körperverletzung
bodily harm; assault causing injury
noun KOER-per-fer-lets-ung Rare
Usage Note
Körperverletzung (§ 223 StGB) is the criminal offence of causing physical harm to another person. Schwere Körperverletzung (§ 226) involves permanent damage; gefährliche Körperverletzung (§ 224) uses weapons or endangers life.
Examples
"Er wurde wegen gefährlicher Körperverletzung zu zwei Jahren verurteilt."
Natural Translation
He was sentenced to two years for dangerous bodily harm.
Literal Translation
He was because-of dangerous bodily-harm to two years sentenced.
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