noun🔗ShareBluterguss, PrellungA purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow."After I fell off my bike, I noticed several bruises on my leg. "Nachdem ich von meinem Fahrrad gefallen war, bemerkte ich mehrere Blutergüsse an meinem Bein.medicinebodymarkappearancephysiologyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDunkle Flecken, QuetschungenA dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface."The apple had several dark bruises from being dropped on the floor. "Der Apfel hatte mehrere dunkle Flecken, weil er auf den Boden gefallen war.fruitvegetablemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuetschen, prellenTo strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it."The bully threatened to bruise him if he didn't give up his lunch money. "Der Schläger drohte, ihn zu verletzen, wenn er ihm nicht sein Pausengeld gab.bodymedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuetschen, beschädigenTo damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way."The rough handling bruised the peaches in the market bag. "Die grobe Behandlung quetschte die Pfirsiche in der Markttasche.fruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareQuetschen, beschädigenOf fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly."Bananas bruise easily."Bananen quetschen leicht.fruitvegetableChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich blaue Flecken zuziehen, sich quetschenTo become bruised."I bruise easily."Ich bekomme leicht blaue Flecken.bodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBoxen, mit den Fäusten kämpfenTo fight with the fists; to box."The two boys argued for a moment, then bruised each other until the teacher intervened. "Die beiden Jungen stritten sich einen Moment lang und boxten sich dann, bis der Lehrer eingriff.sportactionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
