German Conversation · Level 146
29 words
German word
Hinrichtung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈhɪnʁɪçtʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounexecution
Example
Man diskutierte die Hinrichtung in den Nachrichten.
The execution was discussed in the news.
More examples
Die Behörden führten die Hinrichtung trotz internationaler Appelle durch.
The authorities carried out the execution despite international appeals.
Core concept
A courtroom death sentence reaches its grim final stage when the condemned person is killed.
Common phrases
eine Hinrichtung durchführen
carry out an execution
eine Hinrichtung verhindern
prevent an execution
Similar words
Exekution: The act of putting a death sentence into effect by killing the condemned person.
Vollstreckung: The lawful procedure of carrying out a punishment imposed by the courts.
Todesstrafe: The legal punishment of death imposed for a serious crime.
Todesurteil: A court's formal sentence ordering the defendant to be put to death.
Definition in German
Die Hinrichtung ist die Ausführung eines gerichtlichen Todesurteils durch staatliche Behörden.
Word origin
The noun Hinrichtung comes from hinrichten with the nominal suffix -ung; hin- indicates direction, while richten is related to setting right and judging.
Usage tips
- Hinrichtung is a grave, formal word for execution, while Vollstreckung des Todesurteils is a more bureaucratic alternative in official contexts.
Opposites
- Begnadigungpardonnoun
- Amnestieamnestynoun
Related words
- Hinrichtungsbefehlexecution ordernoun
- Hingerichteteexecuted personnoun