die Ausbeutung
Translation
exploitation, depletion, utilization
Examples
Die Ausbeutung von Arbeitern ist verboten.
The exploitation of workers is forbidden.
Die Ausbeutung der Ressourcen schadet der Umwelt.
The exploitation of resources harms the environment.
Grammar Patterns
die Ausbeutung ((j-s/et2)) the exploitation of (sb./sth.) The exploitation of the workers is a crime.
die Ausbeutung ((von+3)) the exploitation of (sth.) The exploitation of natural resources must be regulated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Ausnutzung (utilization), die Unterdrückung (oppression); Antonyms: der Schutz (protection), die Fürsorge (care)
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) + `Beute` (booty, prey) + `-ung` (noun suffix). Literally, 'the act of getting booty out of something'.
Memory Tips
Picture 'beating' the resources 'out' (`aus`) of the earth or workers to get 'booty' (`Beute`).