English–German

“exploitation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌbɔɪ̯tʊŋ/

Example

Die Ausbeutung der Arbeiter ist ein großes Problem.

The exploitation of workers is a major problem.

Illustration for Ausbeutung (exploitation)

How to say “exploitation” in German

“Exploitation” in German is Ausbeutung.

A powerful party repeatedly draws value from other people's work, resources, or rights while leaving them with the costs.

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

Example sentences with Ausbeutung

Viele Länder kämpfen gegen die Ausbeutung natürlicher Ressourcen.

Many countries are fighting against the exploitation of natural resources.

Tips for using Ausbeutung

  • Ausbeutung is a strong political and social term, while everyday German often uses ausnutzen for taking unfair advantage of someone.

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