English–German

“killing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtøːtʊŋ/

Example

Die Tötung des Mannes ist noch ungeklärt.

The killing of the man is still unsolved.

Illustration for Tötung (killing)

How to say “killing” in German

“Killing” in German is Tötung.

A life cut short by an act, viewed as a grave event or its result.

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

Example sentences with Tötung

Er wurde wegen vorsätzlicher Tötung angeklagt.

He was charged with intentional killing.

Tips for using Tötung

  • Tötung is a formal term common in legal and news language, while everyday speech more often uses töten or umbringen.

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