No. 2,179 in Dutch
letsel
In English, "letsel" means "injury" or "harm."
In a sentence
De atleet liep ernstig letsel op tijdens de wedstrijd.
The athlete sustained serious injuries during the competition.
Here, 'letsel' refers to physical injuries sustained.
Het slachtoffer heeft blijvend letsel overgehouden na het ongeval.
The victim has suffered permanent injuries after the accident.
In this sentence, 'letsel' is used to denote lasting harm caused.
De advocaat bespreekt het letsel dat de cliënt heeft opgelopen.
The lawyer is discussing the injury the client sustained.
In this context, 'letsel' pertains to the injury as a subject of legal or medical discussion.
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