Masochismus

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See also: masochismus

German

 Masochismus on German Wikipedia

Etymology

Masoch +‎ -ismus

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [mazoˈxɪsmʊs]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

Masochismus m (strong, genitive Masochismus, no plural)

  1. (psychology, strictly) masochism (sexual enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation)
  2. (loosely) masochism (joyful wallowing in pain or hardship)
    Synonym: Selbstquälerei

Declension

Descendants

  • Italian: masochismo

Further reading