English–German

“murderer” in German

German

AlsoMörder

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkɪlɐ/

Example

Der Killer wurde nach Jahren endlich gefasst.

The murderer was finally caught after years.

Illustration for Killer (murderer)

How to say “murderer” in German

“Murderer” in German is Killer.

A ruthless person who takes a life, with the image of a crime-film contract killer or assassin.

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

Example sentences with Killer

Ein professioneller Killer hinterließ keine Spuren.

A professional killer left no traces.

Tips for using Killer

  • Killer is colloquial and can sound sensational, so formal reports often use Mörder for a murderer instead.

Other German words for “murderer”

Man hat den Mörder gestern identifiziert.

The murderer was identified yesterday.

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