verstoßen

This is the 15455th most frequent German word.


verstoßen

"Verstoßen" means "to violate" or "to expel."


Here, 'verstoßen' is used in the sense of 'violating' or 'breaking' a rule or regulation.

Er hat gegen die Schulregeln verstoßen.

He violated the school rules.


Here, 'verstoßen' is used to mean being excluded or exiled, often in the context of a group or family.

Das Kind wurde aus der Familie verstoßen.

The child was cast out from the family.


This use of 'verstoßen' emphasizes acting against or dishonoring a custom or tradition.

Sie fürchten, die Tradition zu verstoßen.

They fear violating the tradition.