Henker
derNounexecutioner
English translations
- 01
hangman
- 02
executioner
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Henker ist eine Person, die im Mittelalter und in der frühen Neuzeit Todesurteile vollstreckte.
- English meaning
- Executioner, hangman
- Synonym
- Scharfrichter, Exekutor
- German example
- Der Henker vollstreckte das Urteil mit einem Schwert.
- English example
- The executioner carried out the sentence with a sword.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Henker
- Plural Form
- die Henker
Related words
- Schenker
Donor
- Scharfrichter
Executioner
- Nachrichter
A headsman is an outdated term for a person who carries out executions.
- Nachrichter
A headsman is an outdated term for a person who carries out executions.
- Zapfhahn
Tap
Example sentences with “Henker”
Der Henker war gefürchtet. (The executioner was feared.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Henker?
The plural is also 'die Henker'.