die Vernachlässigung
Translation
neglect, negligence, disregard
Examples
Die Vernachlässigung des Gartens war offensichtlich.
The neglect of the garden was obvious.
Kindesvernachlässigung ist ein ernstes Problem.
Child neglect is a serious problem.
Grammar Patterns
the neglect of ((sth.gen)) die Vernachlässigung ((et2)) The neglect of the historic building was sad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disregard, negligence; Antonyms: care, attention
Etymology
Derived from the verb `vernachlässigen` (to neglect) by adding the noun-forming suffix `-ung`.
Memory Tips
The `-ung` suffix in German is like `-ing` or `-tion` in English, turning a verb into a noun. It's almost always feminine (die).