No. 15,455 in German
verstoßen
"Verstoßen" means "to violate" or "to expel."
In a sentence
Er hat gegen die Schulregeln verstoßen.
He violated the school rules.
Here, 'verstoßen' is used in the sense of 'violating' or 'breaking' a rule or regulation.
Das Kind wurde aus der Familie verstoßen.
The child was cast out from the family.
Here, 'verstoßen' is used to mean being excluded or exiled, often in the context of a group or family.
Sie fürchten, die Tradition zu verstoßen.
They fear violating the tradition.
This use of 'verstoßen' emphasizes acting against or dishonoring a custom or tradition.
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