bevormundung

This is the 3051st most frequent German word.

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bevormundung

"Paternalism" or "patronizing control over someone."


The word 'Bevormundung' is used to describe the act of paternalism or providing overly controlling supervision, often in a manner that limits independence.

Manchmal sorgt übermäßige Bevormundung für Frustration.

Sometimes excessive paternalism causes frustration.


Here, 'Bevormundung' is referring to actions by the state that restrict or guide citizens excessively, sometimes perceived as interfering.

Die Bevormundung durch den Staat wurde in der Diskussion kritisiert.

The paternalism by the state was criticized in the discussion.


In this usage, 'Bevormundung' highlights the concept of one partner exercising overbearing control, emphasized negatively for balanced relationships.

In einer partnerschaftlichen Beziehung sollte Bevormundung vermieden werden.

In a partnership relationship, paternalism should be avoided.