Masochismus
See also: masochismus
German
Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
Masochismus m (strong, genitive Masochismus, no plural)
- (psychology, strictly) masochism (sexual enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation)
- (loosely) masochism (joyful wallowing in pain or hardship)
- Synonym: Selbstquälerei
Declension
Declension of Masochismus [sg-only, masculine, strong]
Descendants
- → Italian: masochismo
Further reading
- “Masochismus” in Duden online
- “Masochismus” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache