This is the 14953rd most frequent German word.
schadet
"Schadet" means "harms" or "is harmful."
The verb 'schadet' conveys that an excess of sun exposure is harmful to the skin.
Zu viel Sonne schadet der Haut.
Too much sun damages the skin.
The verb 'schadet' is used here in a negated form to suggest a harmless or beneficial action.
Es schadet nicht, ab und zu eine Pause zu machen.
It doesn’t hurt to take a break every now and then.
The verb 'schadet' reflects the negative impact of smoking on general well-being.