Hinrichtung
dieNounGerman translations
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German meaning: Die Vollstreckung eines Todesurteils. English meaning: Execution Synonym: Exekution, Todesstrafe German example: Die Hinrichtung des Verbrechers wurde kontrovers diskutiert. English example: The execution of the criminal was controversially discussed. Type: Noun Article: die Singular Form: die Hinrichtung Plural Form: die Hinrichtungen
- 02
execution
Word details
- German meaning
- Die Guillotine ist ein Fallbeil, ein historisches Hinrichtungswerkzeug, das aus einem schweren, herabfallenden Messer besteht, das den Kopf des Verurteilten abtrennt.
- English meaning
- The guillotine is a beheading device, a historical execution tool consisting of a heavy, falling blade that severs the head of the condemned.
- Synonym
- Fallbeil
- German example
- Während der Französischen Revolution wurden viele Menschen durch die Guillotine hingerichtet.
- English example
- During the French Revolution, many people were executed by the guillotine.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Guillotine
- Plural Form
- die Guillotinen
Related words
- Erschießung
execution by firing squad
- Todesurteil
Death sentence
- Genickschuss
A shot in the back of the neck, often as a method of execution.
- 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A headsman is an outdated term for a person who carries out executions.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A headsman is an outdated term for a person who carries out executions.
- rädern
Break on the wheel
- Kreuzigung
crucifixion
- Schafott
A scaffold is a raised platform used for public executions.
- Steinigung
Stoning
- Todesstrafe
Death penalty
- Scheinhinrichtung
mock execution
- Schierlingsbecher
Hemlock cup
- Garrotte
Garrote
- Hexenverfolgung
Witch hunt
- enthaupten
Behead
- Enthauptung
Beheading
- Fallbeil
A guillotine is a historical execution device that decapitates by means of a falling blade.
- Giftspritze
A lethal injection is an injection with a deadly dose of poison, used for the execution of death row inmates.
- Autodafé
Auto-da-fé
- steinigen
To stone
- über die Planke gehen
to walk the plank
- Scheinhinrichtung
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