Entmannung

dieNoun

castration, emasculation

English translations

  1. 01

    dehumanization

Word details

German meaning
Die Entfernung der männlichen Geschlechtsorgane, insbesondere der Hoden.
English meaning
Castration
German example
Die Entmannung von Haustieren wird oft durchgeführt, um ungewollten Nachwuchs zu verhindern.
English example
The castration of pets is often performed to prevent unwanted offspring.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Entmannung
Plural Form
die Entmannungen

Example sentences with “Entmannung”

  1. Der Begriff steht metaphorisch für Entmannung. (The term stands metaphorically for emasculation.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Entmannung used for both physical and abstract meanings?

Yes, it can refer to physical castration or the metaphorical loss of power. It is feminine (die).