der Totschlag
Translation
manslaughter, homicide
Examples
Er wurde wegen Totschlags angeklagt.
He was charged with manslaughter.
Die Anklage lautet auf Totschlag.
The charge is manslaughter.
Grammar Patterns
to be charged with ((et.)) to be charged with (sth.) He was charged with manslaughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: homicide. Note: Legally distinct from 'Mord' (murder). Antonyms: rescue, life-saving.
Etymology
From 'tot' (dead) + 'Schlag' (strike, blow). Literally, a 'death-blow'.
Memory Tips
Think of a fatal 'Schlag' (blow) that makes someone 'tot' (dead), distinguishing it from premeditated 'Mord' (murder).