der Totschlag
Translation
manslaughter, homicide
Examples
Er wurde wegen Totschlags angeklagt.
He was charged with manslaughter.
Die Anklage lautet auf Totschlag.
The charge is manslaughter.
Grammar Patterns
to be charged with ((sth.)) to be charged with (sth.) He was charged with manslaughter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: homicide. Note: Legally distinct from 'Mord' (murder). Antonyms: rescue, life-saving.
Etymology
Composed of 'tot' (dead) + 'Schlag' (strike, blow). Literally means a 'death strike'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a single, fatal 'Schlag' (blow) causing death ('tot'), which helps differentiate it from planned 'Mord' (murder).