brutalen
Translation
brutal, cruel, savage, vicious
Examples
Sie verurteilten den brutalen Angriff.
They condemned the brutal attack.
Er ist für seine brutalen Methoden bekannt.
He is known for his brutal methods.
Grammar Patterns
((brutalen)) ((Noun)) (declined adjective) brutal The film shows a brutal fight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: grausam (cruel), gewalttätig (violent); Antonyms: sanft (gentle), human (humane)
Etymology
From Latin 'brutalis', related to 'brutus' (heavy, stupid). It's a direct cognate of the English word 'brutal'.
Memory Tips
This word is a perfect cognate. It looks, sounds, and means the same as 'brutal' in English, making it very easy to remember.