beheading

bɪˈhɛdɪŋ
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Translation of beheading into German,

Noun

punishment

execution where someone's head is cut off
  • The king ordered a beheading for the traitor.Der König ordnete eine Enthauptung des Verräters an.

Adjective

execution

related to the act of cutting off a head
enthauptend zur Enthauptung gehörig die Enthauptung betreffend
  • The beheading sword was displayed in the museum.Das enthauptende Schwert wurde im Museum ausgestellt.
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Synonyms and analogies of beheading in English

Examples of beheading in a sentence

  • Historical records describe the beheading of several nobles.
  • The beheading axe was part of the exhibit.
  • They studied the beheading techniques of the past.
behead
bɪˈhɛd
Verb
tr.

punishment

cut off the head as punishment
  • He was beheaded for his crimes.Er wurde für seine Verbrechen geköpft.

Translations of "beheading" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieEnthauptungnf.

The beheading of leaders was often seen as an act of revolution.

Die Enthauptung von Anführern wurde oft als Akt der Revolution gesehen.

Many literary works explore the themes surrounding the implications of beheading.

Viele literarische Werke erkunden die Themen rund um die Implikationen der Enthauptung.

dieHinrichtungnf.

The beheading failed and the executioner had to flee the town.

Die Hinrichtung misslang, der Henker musste aus der Stadt fliehen.

The nightmares that my son has had since he witnessed the beheading of a man he loved?

Die Albträume meines Sohnes, seit er eine Hinrichtung sah?

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Other translations for beheading:

  • köpfen
  • enthaupten

beheading: Examples and translations in context

In the documentary, experts analyzed the motives behind historical beheading practices.

In der Dokumentation analysierten Experten die Motive hinter historischen Enthauptungen.

The artist's painting depicted the dramatic scene of beheading in vivid detail.

Das Gemälde des Künstlers zeigte die dramatische Szene der Enthauptung in lebhaften Details.

Their discussion centered on the ethics of beheading in ancient civilizations.

Ihre Diskussion drehte sich um die Ethik der Enthauptung in antiken Zivilisationen.

The documentary explored beheading and its role in ancient justice systems.

Die Dokumentation untersuchte Enthauptungen und deren Rolle in alten Rechtssystemen.

In stories, the hero often prevents the beheading of an innocent person.

In Geschichten verhindert der Held oft die Enthauptung einer unschuldigen Person.

He could hardly fathom the brutality of beheading as a means of punishment.

Er konnte die Brutalität der Enthauptung als Strafmaßnahme kaum begreifen.

Legends spoke of the beheading as a punishment for those who betrayed their kin.

Legenden sprachen von der Enthauptung als Strafe für diejenigen, die ihre Sippe verrieten.

In fiction, the beheading often serves as a motif for loss and betrayal.

In der Fiktion dient die Enthauptung oft als Motiv für Verlust und Verrat.

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