behead in German
behead in German is enthaupten, köpfen — behead means to cut off someone's head, typically as an execution.
behead in German
enthaupten
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.
köpfen
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.
What does "behead" mean?
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verb To cut off someone's head, typically as an execution.
"The king ordered the traitor to be beheaded."
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behead in a sentence
- The king ordered the traitor to be beheaded.
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What is "behead" in German?
"behead" in German is enthaupten, köpfen. behead means: To cut off someone's head, typically as an execution.
How do you use "behead" in a sentence?
Example: "The king ordered the traitor to be beheaded." In German, "behead" is enthaupten, köpfen.
Are there other ways to say "behead" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "behead": enthaupten, köpfen.
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