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German Phrase

Verhindert Dehnen Verletzungen?

/fɛɐ̯ˈhɪndɐt ˈdeːnən fɛɐ̈ˈlɛʦʊŋən/
Meaning"Does stretching prevent injuries?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks whether stretching (the act of lengthening muscles) can prevent injuries. It is a typical question in sports, physiotherapy and fitness discussions.

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When to use

Use this question when you are talking about warm‑up routines, rehabilitation programs, or any situation where the effectiveness of stretching is being debated.

✦Grammar Breakdown

VerhindertDehnenVerletzungen?

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Verhindert (3. Person Singular)

‘Verhindert’ is the present‑tense, 3rd‑person singular form of the verb ‘verhindern’ (to prevent). It agrees with the subject ‘Dehnen’.

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Dehnen as a nominalised infinitive

‘Dehnen’ is the infinitive of the verb ‘dehnen’ used as a noun. In German infinitives can be nominalised without an article and function as the subject of a sentence.

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Verletzungen (plural accusative)

‘Verletzungen’ is a plural noun in the accusative case, the direct object of ‘verhindern’. No article is needed because the object is indefinite.

🗨In Conversation

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Verhindert Dehnen Verletzungen?

Does stretching prevent injuries?

Studien zeigen, dass richtiges Aufwärmen mit dynamischem Dehnen das Risiko senken kann, aber statisches Dehnen danach ist umstritten.

Studies show that proper warm‑up with dynamic stretching can lower the risk, but static stretching afterwards is controversial.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Verhindert Dehnen den Verletzungen?

    The object ‘Verletzungen’ is indefinite, so no article is used. ‘Verhindert Dehnen den Verletzungen?’ is ungrammatical.

  • Verhindert das Dehnen Verletzungen?

    Adding ‘das’ before ‘Dehnen’ turns the infinitive into a specific noun phrase, which changes the meaning. The neutral question usually omits the article.

↔Alternatives

  • Schützt Dehnen vor Verletzungen?

    Does stretching protect against injuries?

  • Kann man durch Dehnen Verletzungen vermeiden?

    Can you avoid injuries by stretching?

  • Reduziert Dehnen das Verletzungsrisiko?

    Does stretching reduce the risk of injury?

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Cultural Tip

In German‑speaking sports clubs the word ‘Dehnen’ is often paired with ‘Aufwärmen’ (warm‑up). While many coaches recommend dynamic stretching before activity, static stretching is traditionally done after training. Be aware that the debate is still active, so the phrasing you choose can signal which side of the discussion you support.