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Zwangstaufe
forced baptism
Eine religiöse Handlung, bei der jemand gegen seinen Willen in eine Glaubensgemeinschaft aufgenommen wird.
The German word "Zwangstaufe" is a compound noun made up of:
- Zwang: meaning "coercion" or "force"
- Taufe: meaning "baptism"
Meaning:
"Zwangstaufe" refers to a forced baptism, i.e., a baptism performed against someone's will.
Similar words:
- Zwangsbekehrung (forced conversion)
- Zwangsmissionierung (forced missionary work)
Difference:
While Zwangstaufe specifically refers to the act of forcibly baptizing someone, Zwangsbekehrung is broader and includes any form of forced religious conversion, not limited to baptism.
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Die Zwangstaufe war ein trauriges Ereignis.noun
The forced baptism was a sad event.
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