ehrrührig

defamatory; libelous; injurious to one's honor

English translations

  1. 01

    touching

  2. 02

    moving

  3. 03

    poignant

  4. 04

    heartwarming

Word details

German meaning
Ehrrührig bedeutet beleidigend oder die Ehre einer Person verletzend.
English meaning
Defamatory means insulting or damaging to a person's reputation.
Synonym
beleidigend, diffamierend
German example
Die ehrrührige Aussage des Politikers wurde in den Medien breit diskutiert.
English example
The politician's defamatory statement was widely discussed in the media.
Comparative
ehrrührigerSuperlative: am ehrrührigsten

Example sentences with “ehrrührig”

  1. Seine Aussagen waren ehrrührig. (His statements were defamatory.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'ehrrührig' a commonly used word in German?

It is a formal, somewhat legalistic term used primarily in contexts involving slander or honor-related disputes.