der Missbrauch

B2

abuse

English meaning
abuse
Gender
der — masculine
Vocabulary package
Rights & Freedom

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Missbrauch in a sentence

Der Missbrauch von Kindern ist ein schweres Verbrechen.

The abuse of children is a serious crime.

Declension of der Missbrauch

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Missbrauch—
Accusativeden Missbrauch—
Dativedem Missbrauch—
Genitivedes Missbrauchs—

Word family

der Missbrauch is built from der Brauch (custom / tradition), der Rauch (smoke) and miss (mis-, un- (prefix)). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words built on Missbrauch:

Where Missbrauch comes from

Kompositum aus dem Präfix miss- und Brauch, das Wort ist seit dem 16. Jahrhundert belegt.

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Questions about Missbrauch

Is it der, die or das Missbrauch?

It is der Missbrauch — Missbrauch is masculine.

What is the genitive of Missbrauch?

The genitive singular is des Missbrauchs.

What does Missbrauch mean in English?

der Missbrauch means "abuse". For example: "Der Missbrauch von Kindern ist ein schweres Verbrechen." — "The abuse of children is a serious crime."

What level is Missbrauch in German?

Missbrauch is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the rights & freedom vocabulary.

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