Nomen

die Sterbehilfe

euthanasia, assisted suicide

Die Debatte über Sterbehilfe ist kontrovers.

The debate about euthanasia is controversial.

Manche Länder haben Sterbehilfe legalisiert.

Some countries have legalised euthanasia.

to discuss ((sth.)) to discuss (sth.) The politicians are discussing euthanasia.

to legalise ((sth.)) to legalise (sth.) Some countries want to legalise euthanasia.

Synonyms: Euthanasie, assistierter Suizid (assisted suicide)

A compound of 'sterben' (to die) and 'Hilfe' (help). It literally means "death help".

This is a very direct compound word. Breaking it down into 'sterbe' (die) and 'Hilfe' (help) makes its meaning transparent.

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