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Holocaust in German

Holocaust in German is Auschwitz, Endlösung, Judenmord — Holocaust means (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Holocaust in German

Auschwitz
proper noun
Endlösung
proper noun
Judenmord
proper noun
Judenvernichtung
proper noun
Massenmord an den europäischen Juden
proper noun
Schoah
proper noun
Holocaust
proper noun
(historical, broadly) The systematic mass murder (democide) of somewhere between eleven and fourteen million people, namely six million Jews and from five to eight million others (including Romanis, Slavs, homosexuals, and people with physical and mental disabilities), perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.
Ganzopfer
noun
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Holokauston
noun
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Holokaustum
noun
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Vollbrandopfer
noun
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Auslöschung
noun
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Ausmerzung
noun
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Ausrottung
noun
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Gruppenmord
noun
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Holocaust
noun
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Massentötung
noun
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Holocaust
noun
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
Massenmord
noun
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
Massenvernichtung
noun
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]

What does "Holocaust" mean?

  1. name (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
    "The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors."
  2. noun Widespread destruction or slaughter, especially on a massive scale.
    "Historians describe some famines as a slow-moving holocaust."

Holocaust in a sentence

  • The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors.
  • Historians describe some famines as a slow-moving holocaust.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Holocaust" in German?

"Holocaust" in German is Auschwitz, Endlösung, Judenmord. Holocaust means: (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

How do you use "Holocaust" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors." In German, "Holocaust" is Auschwitz, Endlösung, Judenmord.

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

Yes — German has 18 translations listed for "Holocaust": Auschwitz, Endlösung, Judenmord, Judenvernichtung, Massenmord an den europäischen Juden, Schoah.

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