English–German

“holocaust” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːlokaʊ̯st/

Example

Wir haben über den Holocaust gesprochen.

We talked about the Holocaust.

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How to say “holocaust” in German

“Holocaust” in German is Holocaust.

A state-run machinery of paperwork, deportation, camps, forced labor, and mass murder directed against Jewish communities across Europe.

Full entry for Holocaust: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Holocaust

Zum Gedenken an den Holocaust findet jedes Jahr eine Zeremonie statt.

Every year, a ceremony is held to commemorate the Holocaust.

Tips for using Holocaust

  • German uses the masculine article der: der Holocaust, with the accusative form den after über in über den Holocaust sprechen.

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