This is the 3455th most frequent German word.
kindesmissbrauch
"Kindesmissbrauch" in English means "child abuse."
In this sentence, 'kindesmissbrauch' is used to denote the general concept or issue of child abuse in a societal context.
Kindesmissbrauch ist ein ernstes gesellschaftliches Problem.
Child abuse is a serious societal issue.
Here, 'kindesmissbrauch' refers to a specific instance of child abuse being investigated.
Die Polizei untersucht einen Fall von Kindesmissbrauch in der Region.
The police are investigating a case of child abuse in the region.
In this usage, 'kindesmissbrauch' is discussed in the context of prevention and public awareness efforts.