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bruising

/ˈbɹuːzɪŋ/

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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 clumsy student was bruising apples while trying to pack them for the class bake sale. "

Der ungeschickte Schüler quetschte Äpfel, während er versuchte, sie für den Kuchenverkauf der Klasse einzupacken.

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verb

Quetschen

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

Examples :

"Carelessly stacking the apples in the bag was bruising them. "

Das achtlose Stapeln der Äpfel in der Tasche quetschte sie.

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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

Quetschen, sich einen blauen Fleck zuziehen

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 brothers were bruising each other playfully during their afternoon break. "

Die Brüder boxten spielerisch während ihrer Nachmittagspause.

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noun

Prellung, Quetschung

A violent physical attack on a person.

Examples :

"The police are investigating the bruising of the elderly man in the park. "

Die Polizei untersucht die Prellung des alten Mannes im Park.

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