exploitation / utilization
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exploitation
The ruthless or unfair use of someone or something for one's own advantage. The term has a strongly negative meaning and often implies an abuse of power or of a situation.
Die systematische Ausnutzung von Praktikanten als billige Arbeitskräfte ist ein Skandal.
The systematic exploitation of interns as cheap labor is a scandal.
'Ausnutzung' (exploitation / utilization) is derived from the verb 'ausnutzen' (to exploit / to make use of). Like all nouns ending in '-ung', it is feminine and has the article 'die'.
Die Ausnutzung natürlicher Ressourcen muss nachhaltig gestaltet werden.
The utilization of natural resources must be made sustainable.
The word usually has a strongly negative meaning (exploitation). When the neutral meaning (efficient use) is intended, this is often made clear by positive adjectives such as 'optimal' (optimal), 'voll' (full), or 'effizient' (efficient).
Er warf seinem Chef die Ausnutzung seiner Gutmütigkeit vor.
He accused his boss of exploiting his good nature.
The object that is being exploited is often in the genitive or is attached with the preposition 'von' (of). Both are correct.
Die Ausnutzung der Mitarbeiter führte zu Protesten.
The exploitation of the employees led to protests.
use
'die Verwendung' and 'die Ausnutzung' can both mean that something is used. The most important difference is the evaluation. 'Verwendung' is neutral: you use something for a purpose. 'Ausnutzung' often sounds negative when someone uses a person, a situation, or power for their own advantage. But it can also be meant more neutrally when resources, space, or opportunities are used fully. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with use. If you do not want a negative meaning, 'Verwendung' is usually safer.
Die Ausnutzung der Praktikanten für unbezahlte Überstunden wurde stark kritisiert.
The exploitation of interns for unpaid overtime was strongly criticized.
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