Verrohung
brutalization
Es bedeutet, dass Menschen immer gefühlloser und rücksichtsloser werden und sich oft schlecht oder gewalttätig verhalten.
The German word "Verrohung" is a noun derived from the adjective "roh" meaning "raw" or "crude", combined with the prefix "ver-", which often indicates a process or transformation, and the noun suffix "-ung" indicating a state or condition.
Meaning:
"Verrohung" refers to the process or state of becoming coarse, barbaric, brutal, or degenerate — often used to describe a decline in moral or social behavior, e.g., societal brutalization or coarsening.
Similar words:
- Verfallen (decay, deterioration)
- Degeneration (degeneration)
- Verkommmen (to go to ruin or decay morally)
Differences:
- Verrohung specifically highlights a shift towards brutality, roughness, or loss of civility.
- Verfallen or Verkommmen are broader, describing general decay or decline, not necessarily emphasizing brutality or harshness.
- Degeneration is more scientific or medical but used similarly for decline or deterioration.
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Examples
Die Verrohung der Gesellschaft macht vielen Menschen Sorgen.noun
The brutalization of society worries many people.
Diese Entwicklung führt zur Verrohung junger Menschen.noun
This development leads to the brutalization of young people.
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