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
'der Inzest' and 'die Inzucht' both have to do with very close kinship and can therefore be confused. 'Inzest' means sexual relations between close blood relatives. 'Inzucht', on the other hand, means reproduction between closely related humans or animals and the biological consequences. If it is about a sexual act or relationship, 'Inzest' is more precise. If it is about children, breeding, or hereditary diseases, 'Inzucht' fits.
In dem Gerichtsbericht ging es um den Vorwurf des Inzests.
The court report dealt with an accusation of incest.
Bei manchen Tierarten kann Inzucht zu schweren Erbkrankheiten führen.
In some animal species, inbreeding can lead to serious hereditary diseases.