incest
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incest
Sexual relations between close blood relatives, such as parents and children or siblings.
In den meisten Kulturen und Rechtssystemen ist Inzest streng verboten und wird strafrechtlich verfolgt.
In most cultures and legal systems, incest is strictly forbidden and is prosecuted under criminal law.
'Inzest' (incest) is a formal term from the legal, medical, and psychological fields. The word is a strong taboo in society and is not used in everyday conversations.
Das Thema Inzest ist in vielen Familien ein absolutes Tabu.
The topic of incest is an absolute taboo in many families.
The related adjective is 'inzestuös' (incestuous). It describes an act or relationship that constitutes 'Inzest' (incest).
Der Roman beschreibt eine inzestuöse Beziehung zwischen den Hauptfiguren.
The novel describes an incestuous relationship between the main characters.
In a legal context, the phrase 'Inzest begehen' (to commit incest) is often used. Common nouns associated with it are 'Verbot' (ban/prohibition), 'Straftat' (criminal offense), or 'Tabu' (taboo).
Inzest zu begehen ist in Deutschland eine schwere Straftat.
Committing incest is a serious criminal offense in Germany.
inbreeding
Inzest and Inzucht can both involve close relatives, but they focus on different things. Inzest refers to the sexual relationship itself, whereas Inzucht refers to the reproduction of closely related individuals. Use “Inzest” when the focus is on sexual relations, and “Inzucht” when the focus is on breeding or reproduction.
Die sexuelle Beziehung zwischen den Geschwistern wurde als Inzest bezeichnet.
The sexual relationship between the siblings was described as incest.
Die Fortpflanzung der eng verwandten Tiere führte zu Inzucht.
The reproduction of the closely related animals resulted in inbreeding.
