Blutrache
dieNounblood feud
English translations
- 01
blood feud
Word details
- German meaning
- Blutrache bezeichnet eine traditionelle Form der Selbstjustiz, bei der die Angehörigen eines Opfers den Tod des Täters oder seiner Familie fordern, um die Ehre wiederherzustellen.
- English meaning
- Blood feud refers to a traditional form of self-justice where the relatives of a victim demand the death of the perpetrator or their family to restore honor.
- Synonym
- Fehde, Vendetta
- German example
- Die Blutrache zwischen den Familien dauerte Generationen.
- English example
- The blood feud between the families lasted for generations.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Blutrache
- Plural Form
- die Blutrachen
Related words
- Vendetta
A vendetta is a blood feud, a long-lasting feud between families or clans, where one murder leads to the next.
Example sentences with “Blutrache”
Die Blutrache war in manchen Kulturen verbreitet. (Blood feuds were common in some cultures.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Blutrache' feminine?
Yes (die Blutrache).