German

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɛɐ̯ˈhyːtʊŋ/, /fɐ-/
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Noun

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Verhütung f (genitive Verhütung, plural Verhütungen)

  1. (dated) prevention; circumvention
    Synonyms: Verhinderung, Vermeidung
  2. contraception (use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity)
    Synonym: Empfängnisverhütung

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