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 legalized euthanasia.

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

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

Synonyms: Euthanasie, assistierter Suizid (assisted suicide)

A compound word from 'sterben' (to die) and 'Hilfe' (help). Literally, it translates to "death help".

Think of this as a literal combination of its parts: 'sterbe' (die) + 'Hilfe' (help). This makes the concept easy to remember.

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