electrocution

ɪˌlɛktrəˈkjuʃən
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Translation of electrocution into German

Noun

1.

shock

severe electric shock, fatal or not
Stromschlag mElektroschock
  • He survived the electrocution with minor injuries.Er überlebte die Stromschlag mit leichten Verletzungen.
2.

fatal shock

death caused by electric shock
  • The worker's accidental electrocution was a tragic event..Der versehentliche Stromschlag des Arbeiters war ein tragisches Ereignis.
3.

execution

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deliberate execution by electric shock
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Elektrokution elektrische Hinrichtung
  • The criminal faced electrocution for his crimes.Der Täter wurde wegen seiner Verbrechen zur Elektrokution verurteilt.
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Synonyms and analogies of electrocution in English

n.electric shockMore synonyms

Examples of electrocution in a sentence

  • Electrocution incidents have decreased with better equipment.
  • The faulty wiring led to his electrocution.
  • Electrocution is a serious risk when working with high voltage.
  • Electrocution was used as a method of capital punishment.
  • The court sentenced him to electrocution.

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

Noun
derStromschlagnm.

In certain jurisdictions, electrocution remains an option for death row inmates.

In bestimmten Jurisdiktionen bleibt der Stromschlag eine Option für zum Tode Verurteilte.

Elektroschockn.

When we usually say death by electrocution,

Normalerweise bedeutet ein Tod durch Elektroschock,

Tod durch Stromschlagn.

After the electrocution of the technician, new safety protocols were quickly established.

Nach dem Tod durch Stromschlag des Technikers wurden schnell neue Sicherheitsprotokolle eingeführt.

derStromtodnm.

I did this for hours every day, apparently avoiding electrocution.

Ich tat dies täglich stundenlang, und habe dabei offensichtlich den Stromtod vermieden.

dasElektrokutionnn.

It may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions below.

Sie kann schweren Elektroschock oder Elektrokution hervorrufen, wenn nachfolgende Warnhinweise nicht beachtet werden.

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Other translations for electrocution:

  • Hinrichtungnf.
  • Starkstromnm.

electrocution: Examples and translations in context

Legal experts argue about the implications of using electrocution in modern justice systems.

Rechtsexperten streiten über die Auswirkungen der Anwendung des Stromschlags im modernen Justizsystem.

Electricians frequently deal with the occupational hazard of electrocution on the job.

Elektriker haben häufig mit dem Berufsrisiko eines Stromschlags zu tun.

Each pair contained a safety fuse to prevent overloading and electrocution.

Jedes Paar enthielt eine Sicherung, um Überlastung und Stromschlag zu verhindern.

The conducting wire must be insulated to avoid accidental electrocution.

Der Stromkabel muss isoliert sein, um versehentliche Stromschläge zu vermeiden.

He took me to emergency where I was immediately examined for electrocution.

Er brachte mich in die Notaufnahme wo ich sofort untersucht wurde auf Stromschlag.

After the electrocution of the technician, new safety protocols were quickly established.

Nach dem Tod durch Stromschlag des Technikers wurden schnell neue Sicherheitsprotokolle eingeführt.

Many people oppose electrocution due to its painful implications for the condemned.

Viele Menschen lehnen den Stromschlag ab, da er für die Verurteilten schmerzhafte Konsequenzen hat.

You risk electrocution if the wires were not assembled properly.

Du riskierst einen Stromschlag, wenn die Drähte nicht korrekt angebracht wurden.

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