electrocution in German

electrocution in German is Tod durch Stromschlag, Tod infolge elektrischen Schlags, Elektrokution — electrocution means death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution.

electrocution in German

Tod durch Stromschlag

noun

The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.

Tod infolge elektrischen Schlags

noun

The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.

Elektrokution

noun

Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.

Hinrichtung auf dem elektrischen Stuhl

noun

Deliberate execution by electric shock, usually involving an electric chair.

Elektroschock

noun

(informal, proscribed, ) A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

Stromschlag

noun

(informal, proscribed, ) A severe electric shock, whether fatal or not.

What does "electrocution" mean?

noun Death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution.
"His death was ruled an accidental electrocution."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

electrocution in a sentence

His death was ruled an accidental electrocution.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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What is "electrocution" in German?

"electrocution" in German is Tod durch Stromschlag, Tod infolge elektrischen Schlags, Elektrokution. electrocution means: Death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution.

How do you use "electrocution" in a sentence?

Example: "His death was ruled an accidental electrocution." In German, "electrocution" is Tod durch Stromschlag, Tod infolge elektrischen Schlags, Elektrokution.

Are there other ways to say "electrocution" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "electrocution": Tod durch Stromschlag, Tod infolge elektrischen Schlags, Elektrokution, Hinrichtung auf dem elektrischen Stuhl, Elektroschock, Stromschlag.

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