Folterknecht

derNoun

torturer; executioner's assistant

English translations

  1. 01

    torturer

  2. 02

    executioner

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die Folter ausübt oder dabei hilft.
English meaning
Torturer
German example
Der Folterknecht war für seine Grausamkeit bekannt.
English example
The torturer was known for his cruelty.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Folterknecht
Plural Form
die Folterknechte

Example sentences with “Folterknecht”

  1. Der Folterknecht vollstreckte das Urteil. (The torturer carried out the sentence.)

Frequently asked questions

What are the components of Folterknecht?

It combines 'Folter' (torture) and 'Knecht' (servant/laborer).