English–German

“abortion” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapˌtʁaɪ̯bʊŋ/

Example

Sie hat eine Abtreibung gemacht.

She had an abortion.

Illustration for Abtreibung (abortion)

How to say “abortion” in German

“Abortion” in German is Abtreibung.

A planned stop in the course of a pregnancy, distinct from a spontaneous miscarriage.

Full entry for Abtreibung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Abtreibung

In manchen Ländern ist die Abtreibung strafbar.

In some countries, abortion is punishable by law.

Tips for using Abtreibung

  • In the relevant sense, abtreiben is separable, so a present-tense sentence can place the prefix at the end: 'Sie treibt ab.'

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