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execute in German

execute in German is hinrichten, ausführen, durchführen — execute means to carry out or put into effect.

execute in German

hinrichten
verb
(transitive) To kill, especially as punishment for a capital crime.
ausführen
verb
(transitive, law) To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
durchführen
verb
(transitive, law) To carry out, to perform an act; to put into effect or cause to become legally binding or valid (as a contract) by so doing.
ausführen
verb
(transitive, computing) To start, launch, or run.
hinrichten
verb
(transitive, computing) To start, launch, or run.

What does "execute" mean?

  1. verb To carry out or put into effect.
    "It takes real skill to execute a difficult dance routine without mistakes."
  2. verb To put someone to death as a legal punishment.
    "The prisoner was executed at dawn."
  3. verb To run a computer program or command.
    "Press this button to execute the script."
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execute in a sentence

  • It takes real skill to execute a difficult dance routine without mistakes.
  • The team executed the plan perfectly.
  • The prisoner was executed at dawn.
  • Press this button to execute the script.

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What is "execute" in German?
"execute" in German is hinrichten, ausführen, durchführen. execute means: To carry out or put into effect.
How do you use "execute" in a sentence?
Example: "It takes real skill to execute a difficult dance routine without mistakes." In German, "execute" is hinrichten, ausführen, durchführen.
Are there other ways to say "execute" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "execute": hinrichten, ausführen, durchführen.
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