der Getötete
Translation
the killed person, the deceased, the victim
Examples
Ein Getöteter wurde am Tatort gefunden.
A killed person was found at the crime scene.
Die Familie des Getöteten trauert.
The family of the deceased is mourning.
Grammar Patterns
((Noun)) used as the subject or object of a sentence. Der Getötete lag auf dem Boden.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Opfer (the victim), der Verstorbene (the deceased)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective, from 'getötet' (killed). It literally means 'the killed one'.
Memory Tips
Remember that adjectives can become nouns in German by capitalizing them and adding an article.