electrocute in German
electrocute in German is auf dem elektrischen Stuhl hinrichten, durch Stromschlag töten — electrocute means to kill someone using an electric shock.
electrocute in German
auf dem elektrischen Stuhl hinrichten
(transitive) To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
durch Stromschlag töten
(transitive) To execute by electric shock, often by means of an electric chair.
What does "electrocute" mean?
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verb To kill someone using an electric shock.
"The exposed wire nearly electrocuted the repairman."
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verb To give someone a severe (not necessarily fatal) electric shock.
"He was electrocuted when he touched the faulty switch, but survived."
electrocute in a sentence
- The exposed wire nearly electrocuted the repairman.
- He was electrocuted when he touched the faulty switch, but survived.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "electrocute" in German?
"electrocute" in German is auf dem elektrischen Stuhl hinrichten, durch Stromschlag töten. electrocute means: To kill someone using an electric shock.
How do you use "electrocute" in a sentence?
Example: "The exposed wire nearly electrocuted the repairman." In German, "electrocute" is auf dem elektrischen Stuhl hinrichten, durch Stromschlag töten.
Are there other ways to say "electrocute" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "electrocute": auf dem elektrischen Stuhl hinrichten, durch Stromschlag töten.
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