die Hinrichtung
Translation
execution, capital punishment
Examples
Die öffentliche Hinrichtung wurde abgeschafft.
Public execution was abolished.
Er wurde zur Hinrichtung durch den Strang verurteilt.
He was sentenced to execution by hanging.
Grammar Patterns
the execution of ((sb.)) the execution of ((sb.)) The execution of the criminal was postponed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Exekution, Tötung; Antonyms: Begnadigung (pardon), Freispruch (acquittal)
Etymology
Composed of 'hin-' (towards a destination) and 'richten' (to judge, to execute). It signifies the carrying out of a judicial sentence.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'hin' (away) and 'richten' (to set right), as in sending someone away to 'set things right'.