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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
verb
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.
köpfen
verb
(transitive) To deliberately remove the head of; to cut off (someone's) head.

What does "behead" mean?

  1. 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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