die Vergewaltigung
Translation
rape, violation, sexual assault
Examples
Vergewaltigung ist ein schweres Verbrechen.
Rape is a serious crime.
Das Opfer erstattete Anzeige wegen Vergewaltigung.
The victim reported the rape to the police.
Grammar Patterns
to report ((sb.)) for ((sth.)) to report sb. for rape She reported him for rape.
Similar Words
Missbrauch (abuse), Nötigung (coercion)
Etymology
From the verb 'vergewaltigen' (to rape), which is composed of 'ver-' (a prefix often implying force), 'Gewalt' (violence, force), and the '-ung' suffix for nouns.
Memory Tips
The core of the word is 'Gewalt', meaning violence. The 'ver-' prefix intensifies this into a criminal act of force.