English–German

“terrorist” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛʁoˈʁɪst/

Example

Die Polizei nahm den Terroristen am Bahnhof fest.

The police arrested the terrorist at the station.

Illustration for Terrorist (terrorist)

How to say “terrorist” in German

“Terrorist” in German is Terrorist.

A person whose planned violence frightens a wider public to advance a political or religious cause.

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

Example sentences with Terrorist

Der untergetauchte Terrorist wurde international zur Fahndung ausgeschrieben.

The terrorist in hiding was placed on an international wanted list.

Tips for using Terrorist

  • German stresses Terrorist on the final syllable, unlike the usual English stress on the first syllable.

Other German words for “terrorist”

Der terroristische Anschlag zerstörte das Gebäude.

The terrorist attack destroyed the building.

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