die Zeugung
Translation
procreation, conception, begetting
Examples
Die Zeugung neuen Lebens ist ein Wunder.
The procreation of new life is a miracle.
Der Arzt sprach über künstliche Zeugung.
The doctor spoke about artificial conception.
Grammar Patterns
the procreation ((of sth.)) die Zeugung et2 The procreation of new life is a miracle.
Similar Words
die Fortpflanzung (reproduction), die Empfängnis (conception)
Etymology
Derived from 'zeugen' (to procreate) with the addition of the noun-forming suffix '-ung', denoting the act itself.
Memory Tips
Think of the related verb 'erzeugen' (to produce). 'Zeugung' is the 'production' of new life.