die Vermeidung
Translation
avoidance, prevention
Examples
Die Vermeidung von Konflikten ist wichtig.
The avoidance of conflicts is important.
Es geht um die Vermeidung von Unfällen.
It is about the prevention of accidents.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) the avoidance/prevention of sth. The avoidance of mistakes is the goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Umgehung, Prävention; Antonyms: Konfrontation, Auseinandersetzung
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'vermeiden' (to avoid) with the suffix '-ung', which forms feminine nouns from verbs.
Memory Tips
Nouns ending in '-ung' in German are almost always feminine (die). If you know the verb 'vermeiden', you can easily guess the meaning and gender of 'die Vermeidung'.