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massacre in German

massacre in German is Massaker, Gemetzel, massakrieren — massacre means the brutal killing of a large number of people who could not effectively resist.

massacre in German

Massaker
noun
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.
Gemetzel
noun
The killing of a considerable number (usually limited to people) where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and/or contrary to civilized norms.
massakrieren
verb
(transitive) To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)
abschlachten
verb
(transitive) To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)
niedermetzeln
verb
(transitive) To kill in considerable numbers where little or no resistance can be made, with indiscriminate violence, without necessity, and contrary to civilized norms. (Often limited to the killing of human beings.)

What does "massacre" mean?

  1. noun The brutal killing of a large number of people who could not effectively resist.
    "Historians still debate the death toll from the massacre."
  2. noun (informal) A very lopsided defeat in a game or contest.
    "The final score was a total massacre for the home team."
  3. verb To kill a large number of people brutally and with little resistance.
    "Soldiers massacred the villagers before retreating."
  4. verb (informal) To defeat an opponent decisively, or perform something very badly.
    "He massacred the song trying to sing it a cappella."

massacre in a sentence

  • Historians still debate the death toll from the massacre.
  • The final score was a total massacre for the home team.
  • Soldiers massacred the villagers before retreating.
  • He massacred the song trying to sing it a cappella.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "massacre" in German?

"massacre" in German is Massaker, Gemetzel, massakrieren. massacre means: The brutal killing of a large number of people who could not effectively resist.

How do you use "massacre" in a sentence?

Example: "Historians still debate the death toll from the massacre." In German, "massacre" is Massaker, Gemetzel, massakrieren.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "massacre": Massaker, Gemetzel, massakrieren, abschlachten, niedermetzeln.

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