Mord
murder
the crime of deliberately killing someone
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What's the difference between Mord / Tötungsdelikt / Totschlag / Ermordung / Töten / Mordversuch
murder — the crime of deliberately killing someone
A legal term for a homicide-related offense; broader than "Mord" and not always implying the specific deliberate, especially heinous murder charge.
Das Gericht prüfte, ob der Fall als Tötungsdelikt einzustufen ist.
Суд рассматривал, следует ли квалифицировать дело как преступление, связанное с лишением жизни.
Intentional killing without the aggravating circumstances typically required for "Mord"; in German law, a separate and less severe category.
Der Angeklagte wurde wegen Totschlags verurteilt.
Обвиняемый был осуждён за непредумышленное убийство / за убийство без отягчающих обстоятельств.
Emphasizes the act of murdering someone; sounds more like a description of the act than a legal term.
Die Ermordung des Politikers schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.
Убийство политика шокировало общественность.
The most general verb meaning "to kill"; it can refer not only to a crime but also to animals, time, plants, etc.
Der Soldat wollte niemanden töten.
Солдат не хотел никого убивать.
An attempt to commit murder; the crime was not completed.
Die Polizei ermittelt wegen Mordversuchs.
Полиция расследует дело о покушении на убийство.
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.
Über Selbstmord zu sprechen, ist für viele Menschen sehr belastend.
Говорить о самоубийстве для многих людей очень тяжело.
A neutral general term for causing death; legally and stylistically broader and milder than "Mord".
Die Tötung des Tieres war leider nicht zu verhindern.
К сожалению, предотвратить убийство животного не удалось.
An old or incorrect form; the correct word is "Totschlag".
Die Schreibweise Todschlag ist nicht korrekt; man sagt Totschlag.
Написание Todschlag неверно; правильно говорить Totschlag.
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Mord translation: murder. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Mord
/moːʁt/
Mord translation
murder
Mord transcription
/moːʁt/
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Mord meaning: what does it mean?
das Verbrechen, jemanden absichtlich zu töten
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