Abtreibung
abortion
Meaning of Abtreibung
das Beenden einer Schwangerschaft vor der Geburt
the ending of a pregnancy before birth
Pronunciation
Abtreibung with English translation
Abtreibung usage examples
Über Abtreibung wird oft diskutiert.
Abortion is often debated.
Das Thema Abtreibung ist sehr sensibel.
Abortion is a very sensitive topic.
Abtreibung synonyms
What's the difference between Abtreibung, Schwangerschaftsabbruch, Abort, künstlicher Abbruch der Schwangerschaft, vorzeitiges Ende der Schwangerschaft, Fehlgeburt, Totgeburt, and medizinischer Eingriff
The standard neutral term for abortion, used in medical and legal contexts.
A short, somewhat medical or dated term; it can sound more clinical or old-fashioned.
A very precise, formal expression that emphasizes the pregnancy was intentionally ended.
A softer, descriptive phrase; it can function as a euphemism.
Advanced: broader words
Refers to a miscarriage, not an induced abortion.
Refers to a stillbirth, meaning the baby is born dead, usually late in pregnancy or at birth.
Too general: it means any medical procedure, not necessarily an abortion.
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Questions about this word
What does Abtreibung mean?
the ending of a pregnancy before birth
How do you pronounce Abtreibung?
Abtreibung is pronounced [ˈapˌtʁaɪ̯bʊŋ].
How is Abtreibung used in a sentence?
Abortion is often debated. Translation: Über Abtreibung wird oft diskutiert.
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