Genickschuss

derNoun

shot to the back of the neck

English translations

  1. 01

    shot to the neck

  2. 02

    neckshot

Word details

German meaning
Ein Schuss in den Nacken, oft als Hinrichtungsmethode.
English meaning
A shot in the back of the neck, often as a method of execution.
German example
Der Gefangene wurde mit einem Genickschuss hingerichtet.
English example
The prisoner was executed with a shot to the back of the neck.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Genickschuss
Plural Form
die Genickschüsse

Example sentences with “Genickschuss”

  1. Der Genickschuss ist eine sehr grausame Hinrichtungsmethode. (The shot to the back of the neck is a very cruel execution method.)

Frequently asked questions

What gender is Genickschuss?

It is a masculine noun (der Genickschuss).