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Mörder

killer

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Meaning of Mörder

a person who kills someone

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German/ˈmœʁdɐ/
killer
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What's the difference between Mörder / Meuchelmörder / Totschläger / Killerinstinkt / Auftragskiller / Serienmörder

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Mörder

killer — a person who kills someone

B1Rarely
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Meuchelmörder

A murderer who acts secretly and treacherously, often by ambush or from hiding.

B2Rarely

Der Roman beschreibt einen Meuchelmörder, der sein Opfer im Dunkeln überrascht.

Роман описывает убийцу, который застаёт свою жертву врасплох в темноте.

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Totschläger

A person who has killed someone; often more legal or neutral than Mörder, sometimes without the nuance of premeditation.

B2Often

Vor Gericht wurde er als Totschläger verurteilt.

В суде его признали виновным в убийстве.

K
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Killerinstinkt

Not a person who kills, but a metaphorical 'killer instinct' meaning strong aggression or a drive to attack and win.

B2Often

Im Spiel zeigte der Stürmer echten Killerinstinkt vor dem Tor.

В игре нападающий показал настоящий инстинкт убийцы перед воротами.

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Auftragskiller

A professional assassin who kills for money or on commission.

B2Often

Die Polizei suchte nach dem Auftragskiller, der den Politiker bedroht hatte.

Полиция разыскивала наёмного убийцу, который угрожал политику.

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Serienmörder

A murderer who commits several murders, usually with breaks between them.

B2Often

Der Serienmörder wurde nach jahrelanger Fahndung gefasst.

Серийного убийцу поймали после многолетних поисков.

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Täter

A general term for someone who has committed a crime or wrongdoing; not necessarily a killer.

B1Very Often

Der Täter wurde schnell identifiziert.

Преступника быстро установили.

S
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Schläger

A thug or violent person who likes to hit others; not necessarily a killer.

B1Often

Vor der Bar gerieten zwei Schläger aneinander.

Перед баром подрались два драчуна.

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Attentäter

A person who carries out a political or targeted attack, often an assassination attempt or act of terror.

B2Often

Der Attentäter wurde noch am Tatort festgenommen.

Покушавшегося арестовали прямо на месте преступления.

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Verbrecher

A general term for a criminal; it can mean any lawbreaker, not just a killer.

B1Very Often

Der Verbrecher floh nach der Tat.

Преступник скрылся после преступления.

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Mörder translation: killer. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Mörder

/ˈmœʁdɐ/

Mörder translation

killer

Mörder transcription

/ˈmœʁdɐ/

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eine Person, die jemanden tötet

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