fratricide in German
fratricide in German is Brudermord, Fratrizid, Geschwistermord — fratricide means the killing of one's own brother or sister.
fratricide in German
Brudermord
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
Fratrizid
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
Geschwistermord
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
Geschwistertötung
The killing of one's brother (or sister).
Brudermörder
A person who commits fratricide.
Brudermörderin
A person who commits fratricide.
Geschwistermörder
A person who commits fratricide.
Geschwistermörderin
A person who commits fratricide.
What does "fratricide" mean?
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noun The killing of one's own brother or sister.
"The play centers on an act of fratricide within the royal family."
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noun In a military context, the killing of a fellow soldier on one's own side, whether intended or accidental.
"The report investigated a case of fratricide during the night exercise."
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noun A person who kills their own brother or sister.
"The story's narrator turns out to be a fratricide."
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fratricide in a sentence
- The play centers on an act of fratricide within the royal family.
- Ancient myths are full of stories of fratricide.
- The report investigated a case of fratricide during the night exercise.
- Better communication equipment was introduced to cut down on fratricide.
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What is "fratricide" in German?
"fratricide" in German is Brudermord, Fratrizid, Geschwistermord. fratricide means: The killing of one's own brother or sister.
How do you use "fratricide" in a sentence?
Example: "The play centers on an act of fratricide within the royal family." In German, "fratricide" is Brudermord, Fratrizid, Geschwistermord.
Are there other ways to say "fratricide" in German?
Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "fratricide": Brudermord, Fratrizid, Geschwistermord, Geschwistertötung, Brudermörder, Brudermörderin.
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