This is the 15332nd most frequent Russian word.
потерпевший
"Потерпевший" means "victim" or "injured party" in English.
Here, 'потерпевший' refers to a person who has suffered physical harm or distress due to an unforeseen event, specifically an accident.
Потерпевший в аварии получил лёгкие травмы.
The victim in the accident sustained minor injuries.
In this context, 'потерпевший' denotes the person who suffered damages or harm in relation to a legal case and is providing evidence.
Суд заслушал показания потерпевшего.
The court heard the testimony of the victim.
Here, 'потерпевший' refers to the individual receiving assistance after experiencing some form of harm or adversity.