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lädiert

damaged, worse for wear

adjective lae-DEERT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: from Latin laedere (to hurt, damage)

Usage Note

lädiert is a colloquial synonym of beschädigt with a slightly ironic or understated tone — er kam lädiert nach Hause means he came home looking battered. Applied to objects and people; common in journalism.

Examples

"Er kam nach dem Sturz mit einem lädierten Knie und blutiger Nase nach Hause."

Natural Translation

He came home after the fall with a damaged knee and a bloody nose.

Literal Translation

He came after the fall with a damaged knee and bloody nose home.

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