nieder|metzeln
Translation
to massacre, to slaughter, to butcher
Examples
Die Armee metzelte die Feinde nieder.
The army massacred the enemies.
Er wurde im Kampf brutal niedergemetzelt.
He was brutally slaughtered in the fight.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to massacre sb./sth. The army massacred the enemies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to slaughter, to massacre, to annihilate
Etymology
Composed of 'nieder' (down) and 'metzeln' (to butcher). It implies a brutal, complete destruction.
Memory Tips
Connect 'metzeln' to the English word 'meat' or the German 'Metzger' (butcher). 'nieder' means 'down'. So, to 'butcher down' someone.