Mord
murder
Meaning of Mord
das Verbrechen, jemanden absichtlich zu töten
the crime of deliberately killing someone
Pronunciation
Mord with English translation
Mord usage examples
Die Polizei untersucht den Mord.
The police are investigating the murder.
Im Film geht es um einen alten Mord.
The movie is about an old murder.
Mord synonyms
What's the difference between Mord, Tötungsdelikt, Totschlag, Mordversuch, Selbstmord, Ermordung, Töten, and Tötung
A legal term for a homicide-related offense; broader than "Mord" and not always implying the specific deliberate, especially heinous murder charge.
Intentional killing without the aggravating circumstances typically required for "Mord"; in German law, a separate and less severe category.
An attempt to commit murder; the crime was not completed.
Means taking one's own life; it is not "murder" in the usual sense because the person who acts and the person affected are the same.
Advanced: broader words
Emphasizes the act of murdering someone; sounds more like a description of the act than a legal term.
The most general verb meaning "to kill"; it can refer not only to a crime but also to animals, time, plants, etc.
A neutral general term for causing death; legally and stylistically broader and milder than "Mord".
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Questions about this word
What does Mord mean?
the crime of deliberately killing someone
How do you pronounce Mord?
Mord is pronounced [moːʁt].
How is Mord used in a sentence?
The police are investigating the murder. Translation: Die Polizei untersucht den Mord.
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