torture

derNoun

die Folter

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 “torture”

  1. He suffered through the torture. (Er hat die Folter erlitten.)

Frequently asked questions

Is torture a common word in German?

Yes, 'die Folter' is the standard noun for physical or metaphorical torture.