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
Endlösung
Judenmord
Judenvernichtung
Massenmord an den europäischen Juden
Schoah
Holocaust
(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
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Holokauston
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Holokaustum
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Vollbrandopfer
(religion) An offering or sacrifice to a deity that is completely burned to ashes. [from 13th c.]
Auslöschung
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Ausmerzung
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Ausrottung
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Gruppenmord
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Holocaust
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Massentötung
Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.
Holocaust
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
Massenmord
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
Massenvernichtung
hence, the state-sponsored mass murder of a particular group of people in society. [from 20th c.]
What does "Holocaust" mean?
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name (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
"Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack."
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noun Widespread destruction or slaughter, especially on a massive scale.
"None will emerge the victor from this holocaust."
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Holocaust in a sentence
- Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack.
- The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors.
- None will emerge the victor from this holocaust.
- Historians describe some famines as a slow-moving holocaust.
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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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