die Hinrichtung
Translation
execution, capital punishment
Examples
Die öffentliche Hinrichtung wurde abgeschafft.
Public execution was abolished.
Er wurde zur Hinrichtung durch den Strang verurteilt.
He was sentenced to execution by hanging.
Grammar Patterns
the execution of ((sb.)) the execution of ((sb.)) The execution of the criminal was postponed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Exekution, Tötung; Antonyms: Begnadigung (pardon), Freispruch (acquittal)
Etymology
From 'hin-' (towards a goal) and 'richten' (to judge, to direct, to carry out). It implies carrying out a sentence.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hin' as 'hence' (away from here) and 'richten' as 'righting' a wrong, albeit in a final way.