Verhütung

German

Etymology

verhüten +‎ -ung. In the sense of “contraception” short for Empfängnisverhütung.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈhyːtʊŋ/, /fɐ-/
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Noun

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(dated) prevention; circumvention
Synonyms: Verhinderung, Vermeidung
contraception (use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity)
Synonym: Empfängnisverhütung

Declension

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Further reading

“Verhütung” in Duden online

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