die Schwangerschaftsabbrüche
Translation
abortions, terminations of pregnancy
Examples
Das Gesetz regelt Schwangerschaftsabbrüche streng.
The law strictly regulates abortions.
Grammar Patterns
to have an abortion ((subject)) She had an abortion.
Similar Words
Abtreibung (abortion), Fehlgeburt (miscarriage)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schwangerschaft' (pregnancy) and 'Abbrüche' (plural of 'Abbruch', meaning termination/break-off), from the verb 'abbrechen' (to break off).
Memory Tips
Break down the word: 'Schwanger' (pregnant) + '-schaft' (-ship, a state) + 'ab-' (off) + 'Brüche' (breaks). It literally means 'pregnancy break-offs'.