No. 5,478 in German
beleidigung
"Beleidigung" means "insult" or "offense" in English.
In a sentence
Die Beleidigung war unangebracht.
The insult was inappropriate.
Used as a noun referring to an insult.
Er hat mich mit einer Beleidigung verletzt.
He hurt me with an insult.
Used as a noun detailing the action of verbal harm.
Beleidigungen sollten vermieden werden.
Insults should be avoided.
Used as a plural noun emphasizing general usage of 'insults'.
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