German word

Ausbeutung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaʊ̯sˌbɔɪ̯tʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounexploitation

Example

Die Ausbeutung der Arbeiter ist ein großes Problem.

The exploitation of workers is a major problem.

Illustration for Ausbeutung (exploitation)

More examples

Viele Länder kämpfen gegen die Ausbeutung natürlicher Ressourcen.

Many countries are fighting against the exploitation of natural resources.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Ausbeutung von Arbeitskräften

    exploitation of workers

  • Ausbeutung natürlicher Ressourcen

    exploitation of natural resources

Similar words

Ausnutzung: Taking advantage of a situation or someone's kindness for personal gain.
Missbrauch: Improper use of authority or trust in ways that cause harm.
Ausbeuter: A person or organization that profits by exploiting others.

Definition in German

Ausbeutung bezeichnet die systematische Ausnutzung der Arbeitskraft, der Ressourcen oder der Rechte anderer zum eigenen Vorteil, oft zu Lasten der Betroffenen.

Word origin

Ausbeutung is formed from the verb ausbeuten, which combines aus- with beuten, a verb related to Beute, meaning booty or spoils.

Usage tips

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

Opposites

Related words

  • ausbeutenexploitverb
  • Ausbeuterexploiternoun
  • ausbeuterischexploitativeadjective

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