English–German
“shoot dead” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈʃiːsən/
Example
Der Mann wurde erschossen.
The man was shot dead.
How to say “shoot dead” in German
“Shoot dead” in German is erschießen.
The act begins as shooting but is defined by the fatal outcome for the person hit.
Example sentences with erschießen
Während der Jagd hat er aus Versehen einen Freund erschossen.
During the hunt, he accidentally shot a friend dead.
Tips for using erschießen
- For a formal execution, German also uses "hinrichten"; "erschießen" specifically states that death occurs by shooting.