vergasen
Translation
to gas (kill with poison gas), to vaporize, to gasify
Examples
In den Konzentrationslagern wurden Millionen Menschen vergast.
Millions of people were gassed in the concentration camps.
Der Kraftstoff wird im Vergaser vergast.
The fuel is vaporized in the carburetor.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) to gas (sb.) The Nazis gassed millions of people.
((et4)) to vaporize (sth.) The engine vaporizes the fuel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (to kill) töten, ermorden; (to vaporize) verdampfen
Etymology
From 'ver-' (prefix indicating change or a destructive action) + 'Gas'. Literally 'to turn into gas' or 'to treat with gas'.
Memory Tips
This word is heavily associated with the Holocaust and carries immense historical weight. Always be mindful of the context.