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jemanden vernachlässigen
/jeˈmandn̩ fɛɐ̯ˈnaːxlɪçɪɡn̩/
to neglect someone
Die Eltern haben ihr Kind jahrelang vernachlässigt.
The parents neglected their child for years.
general
To fail to give someone the attention, care, or support they need or deserve.
Er hat seine Gesundheit vernachlässigt, indem er nicht zum Arzt ging.
He neglected his health by not going to the doctor.
Die Regierung vernachlässigt die ländlichen Gebiete.
The government neglects rural areas.
This phrase is commonly used to describe emotional, physical, or social neglect.
Collocations
jemanden emotional vernachlässigento emotionally neglect someonejemanden körperlich vernachlässigento physically neglect someone
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Context Matters
The phrase can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as neglecting a person or neglecting a task.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Origin
The verb 'vernachlässigen' comes from the prefix 'ver-' (indicating a change of state) and 'nachlässig' (negligent). The phrase 'jemanden vernachlässigen' literally means 'to make someone negligent' but is used to describe neglect.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in contexts involving child neglect, emotional neglect, or neglect of responsibilities.
Word Breakdown
jemanden
someone
objectvernachlässigen
to neglect
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