This is the 13455th most frequent German word.
beschädigen
To damage.
In this sentence, 'beschädigen' is used in its literal sense to describe physical damage to an object or area.
Der Hagel kann die Ernte beschädigen.
Hail can damage the harvest.
Here, 'beschädigen' is employed to express causing harm or impairment to property, emphasizing responsibility.
Falls Sie den Mietwagen beschädigen, können zusätzliche Gebühren anfallen.
If you damage the rental car, additional fees may apply.
The word 'beschädigen' in this case is used in the context of describing the effects of natural phenomena causing physical harm.