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.
