German Conversation · Level 95
59 words
German word
Tötung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtøːtʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounkilling
Example
Die Tötung des Mannes ist noch ungeklärt.
The killing of the man is still unsolved.
More examples
Er wurde wegen vorsätzlicher Tötung angeklagt.
He was charged with intentional killing.
Core concept
A life cut short by an act, viewed as a grave event or its result.
Common phrases
vorsätzliche Tötung
intentional killing
fahrlässige Tötung
negligent killing
versuchte Tötung
attempted killing
Similar words
Mord: The intentional and especially heinous crime of killing another person.
Totschlag: The intentional crime of killing someone, possibly without prior planning.
Ermordung: The deliberate killing of another person, often involving a plan or motive.
Definition in German
Tötung bezeichnet das Herbeiführen des Todes einer Person oder eines Tieres durch eine Handlung.
Word origin
Tötung is formed from the verb töten, 'to kill', with the noun-forming suffix -ung, which often denotes an action or its result.
Usage tips
- Tötung is a formal term common in legal and news language, while everyday speech more often uses töten or umbringen.