Nomen

die Pornographie

pornography

Der Besitz von Kinderpornographie ist illegal.

The possession of child pornography is illegal.

Es gibt eine Debatte über Pornographie.

There is a debate about pornography.

((the distribution of sth.)) the distribution of sth. The distribution of pornography is a problem.

Synonyms: erotica (often distinguished)

From Greek 'pornē' (prostitute) and 'graphē' (writing, drawing), meaning 'writing about prostitutes'.

It's almost identical to the English 'pornography'. The key is to remember it's a feminine noun in German: 'die Pornographie'.

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