English–German

“kidnapper” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛntˈfyːʁɐ/

Example

Der Entführer wurde verhaftet.

The kidnapper was arrested.

Illustration for Entführer (kidnapper)

How to say “kidnapper” in German

“Kidnapper” in German is Entführer.

A captor forcing a person away and keeping control over where that person can go.

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

Example sentences with Entführer

Die Journalistin schrieb über den Entführer und seine Motive.

The journalist wrote about the kidnapper and his motives.

Tips for using Entführer

  • Entführer is a masculine noun with the plural form Entführer, so the article distinguishes singular der Entführer from plural die Entführer.

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