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bruises

/ˈbɹuːzɪz/

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noun

Bluterguss, Prellung

A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Dunkle Flecken, Quetschungen

A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Quetschen, prellen

To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Quetschen, beschädigen

To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.

Examples :

"The rough handling bruised the peaches in the market bag. "

Die grobe Behandlung quetschte die Pfirsiche in der Markttasche.

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verb

Quetschen, beschädigen

Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.

Examples :

"Bananas bruise easily."

Bananen quetschen leicht.

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verb

Sich blaue Flecken zuziehen, sich quetschen

To become bruised.

Examples :

"I bruise easily."

Ich bekomme leicht blaue Flecken.

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verb

Boxen, mit den Fäusten kämpfen

To fight with the fists; to box.

Examples :

"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.

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