German Word · Intermediate
Mord
murder
Pronunciation: /mɔrt/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "murder".
Example
Der Mord ist, wie jedem gebildeten Staatsanwalt bekannt, eine Tat, die in der äußersten Ekstase und mit der kältesten Roheit begangen wird.
Murder is, as known to every educated prosecutor, an act that is committed in utmost ecstasy and with the coldest brutality.
Practice tips
- Practice Mord out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.