Hetzjagd

dieNoun

manhunt; witch-hunt; pursuit

English translations

  1. 01

    hunt

  2. 02

    chase

  3. 03

    manhunt

Word details

German meaning
Eine intensive, oft öffentliche Verfolgung einer Person oder Gruppe.
English meaning
Witch hunt
Synonym
Verfolgung, Jagd
German example
Die Medien veranstalteten eine Hetzjagd auf den Politiker.
English example
The media staged a witch hunt against the politician.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Hetzjagd
Plural Form
die Hetzjagden

Example sentences with “Hetzjagd”

  1. Die Polizei startete eine große Hetzjagd. (The police started a major manhunt.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Hetzjagd a formal term?

It is a feminine noun (die) often used in journalistic or political contexts to describe aggressive pursuit.