noun
die Ausbeutung, -en
exploitation
Wenn jemand die Arbeit, Zeit oder Not von anderen nur für den eigenen Vorteil nutzt und dabei unfair ist.
The German word "Ausbeutung" is a noun meaning "exploitation".
- It consists of "Aus" (out) and "Beutung", related to "beuten" which means "to prey on" or "to exploit".
- Thus, "Ausbeutung" literally conveys the act of extracting value or profits from someone or something, often unfairly.
Similar words:
- Ausnutzung (taking advantage)
- Auspressung (squeezing out, exploitation)
- Missbrauch (abuse)
Difference:
- "Ausbeutung" emphasizes systemic, usually unfair or oppressive exploitation, often economic or labor-related.
- "Ausnutzung" can be neutral or negative, meaning simply "taking advantage".
- "Missbrauch" refers more broadly to misuse or abuse, not always economic.
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Examples
Viele Menschen kämpfen gegen die Ausbeutung in der Industrie.noun
Many people fight against exploitation in the industry.
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