This is the 14099th most frequent German word.
geschadet
"Harmed" or "damaged."
In this sentence, 'geschadet' is used in the past tense to indicate a negative impact on someone's health, showing the verb in a transitive context.
Die schlechte Ernährung hat seiner Gesundheit geschadet.
The poor nutrition harmed his health.
Here, 'geschadet' denotes a detrimental effect on an abstract concept, showcasing its use beyond physical objects or direct impacts.
Ihr unfreundliches Verhalten hat dem Teamgeist geschadet.
Her unfriendly behavior hurt the team spirit.
This example demonstrates 'geschadet' to express regret for a potential negative effect, highlighting its incorporation in expressions of apology or concern.