Masculine

Totschlag

Meaning

second-degree murder, manslaughter; an unlawful killing of a person which is subject to a milder punishment than (first-degree) murder

Synonyms

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtoːtˌʃlaːk/
Etymology

In summary

From tot (“dead”) + Schlag (“blow, hit”). Compare Dutch doodslag.

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