der Völkermord
Translation
genocide
Examples
Völkermord ist ein Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit.
Genocide is a crime against humanity.
Der Diktator wurde wegen Völkermordes angeklagt.
The dictator was accused of genocide.
Grammar Patterns
einen Völkermord begehen/verüben to commit genocide He was accused of having committed genocide.
der Völkermord an+3 the genocide against... The genocide against this minority must not be forgotten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Genozid, Massenmord (mass murder), Massaker (massacre)
Etymology
Composed of 'Völker' (peoples, plural of Volk) + 'Mord' (murder). It literally means 'murder of peoples'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'Völker' (peoples) + 'Mord' (murder). The meaning is very direct and transparent.