castration
die Kastration, die Kastrationen
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castration
The surgical procedure for removing the gonads (testicles in male living beings, ovaries in female living beings) in order to prevent reproductive ability and the production of sex hormones.
Die Kastration von freilebenden Katzen ist eine wichtige Maßnahme, um die Population zu kontrollieren.
The castration of free-roaming cats is an important measure for controlling the population.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Kastrationen |
| genitive | der Kastration |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Kastration | die Kastrationen |
| accusative | die Kastration | die Kastrationen |
| dative | der Kastration | den Kastrationen |
| genitive | der Kastration | der Kastrationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'die Kastration' (castration) is derived from the verb 'kastrieren' (to castrate). The ending '-tion' signals a process or action and is typical of many German words that come from Latin.
Der Tierarzt hat uns erklärt, wie er das Tier kastrieren wird.
The vet explained to us how he would castrate the animal.
To say which animal is affected, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The 'von' construction is very common in spoken language.
Die Kastration des Katers verlief ohne Probleme.
The cat's castration went without any problems.
In connection with 'Kastration' (castration), the verbs 'durchführen' (to carry out) or 'vornehmen' (to perform) are often used when a vet does the procedure. As an owner, you can 'sich für eine Kastration entscheiden' (decide in favor of castration).
Ein Tierarzt führt die Kastration unter Narkose durch.
A vet carries out the castration under anesthesia.
'Kastration' (castration) is the formal, medical, and legal technical term. It is used in conversations with vets, in specialist texts, and in official discussions about animal welfare.
Im Tierschutzgesetz gibt es genaue Regelungen zur Kastration.
The Animal Welfare Act contains precise regulations on castration.
