child abuse
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child abuse
The sexual, physical, or emotional abuse of a child by an adult or an older adolescent.
Kindesmissbrauch ist ein schweres Verbrechen, das tiefe seelische Wunden hinterlässt.
Child abuse is a serious crime that leaves deep emotional wounds.
The word consists of 'Kindes-' (the genitive of 'das Kind' (the child)) and 'Missbrauch' (abuse). It literally means the 'wrong use' of a child and expresses the seriousness of the act.
Der Begriff „Kindesmissbrauch“ beschreibt eine schwere Verletzung der Rechte eines Kindes.
The term 'Kindesmissbrauch' (child abuse) describes a serious violation of a child's rights.
This is a very serious and formal term used mainly in legal, psychological, police, and media contexts. It is not used in everyday, casual conversations.
In den Nachrichten wurde über einen Fall von Kindesmissbrauch berichtet.
The news reported on a case of child abuse.
Since this is a crime, the word is often combined with certain verbs: 'Kindesmissbrauch begehen' (to commit child abuse), 'Kindesmissbrauch anzeigen' (to report child abuse), or 'Opfer von Kindesmissbrauch werden' (to become a victim of child abuse).
Es ist wichtig, jeden Verdacht auf Kindesmissbrauch sofort zu melden.
It is important to report any suspicion of child abuse immediately.
abuse / misuse
'der Missbrauch' and 'der Kindesmissbrauch' can both refer to violence against or serious harm to a person. However, 'Missbrauch' is the more general word. It can refer to many forms and also to other people or things. 'Kindesmissbrauch' is much more specific: it always means the abuse of a child. Learners may confuse the words because 'Kindesmissbrauch' is a specific form of 'Missbrauch'. If the victim is a child, 'Kindesmissbrauch' is more precise; otherwise, you use the more general word 'Missbrauch'.
Der Fall von Kindesmissbrauch wurde der Polizei gemeldet.
The case of child abuse was reported to the police.
Die Beratungsstelle hilft Menschen, die Missbrauch erlebt haben.
The counseling center helps people who have experienced abuse.