Verhütung

German

Etymology

verhüten +‎ -ung. In the sense of “contraception” short for Empfängnisverhütung.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈhyːtʊŋ/, /fɐ-/

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Noun

Verhütung f (genitive Verhütung, plural Verhütungen)

1. (dated) prevention; circumvention
2. contraception (use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity)

Synonyms

• (prevention): Verhinderung; Vermeidung
• (contraception): Empfängnisverhütung

Further reading

• “Verhütung” in Duden online