abortion
die Abtreibung, die Abtreibungen
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abortion
The medical procedure for ending a pregnancy early; the termination of a pregnancy.
Das Gesetz zur Abtreibung ist in vielen Ländern ein kontroverses Thema.
The law on abortion is a controversial topic in many countries.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Abtreibungen |
| genitive | der Abtreibung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Abtreibung | die Abtreibungen |
| accusative | die Abtreibung | die Abtreibungen |
| dative | der Abtreibung | den Abtreibungen |
| genitive | der Abtreibung | der Abtreibungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'die Abtreibung' (abortion) is derived from the verb 'abtreiben' (to abort). The ending '-ung' turns the verb into a feminine noun, as is the case with many German verbs.
Die Abtreibung wurde in einer Klinik vorgenommen.
The abortion was performed in a clinic.
In medical and legal contexts, 'Abtreibung' (abortion) is often combined with the verbs 'vornehmen' (to perform), 'durchführen' (to carry out), or 'vornehmen lassen' (to have performed).
Ein Arzt muss die Abtreibung durchführen.
A doctor has to perform the abortion.
This word is mainly used in serious contexts such as medicine, law, politics, and ethics. It is not a word for everyday, informal conversations.
Im Parlament gab es eine hitzige Debatte über Abtreibung.
There was a heated debate about abortion in parliament.
