das Todesurteil
Translation
death sentence
Examples
Der Richter verkündete das Todesurteil.
The judge announced the death sentence.
Das Todesurteil wurde später umgewandelt.
The death sentence was later commuted.
Grammar Patterns
to pass a death sentence ((on sb.)) Das Gericht fällte ein Todesurteil gegen den Angeklagten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Todesstrafe (Todesurteil is the sentence, Todesstrafe is the punishment itself)
Etymology
From 'Tod' (death) + 'Urteil' (judgment, sentence). Literally 'death judgment'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'Urteil' (judgment) that leads to 'Tod' (death).