die Ermordung
Translation
murder, assassination
Examples
Die Ermordung des Politikers löste Proteste aus.
The assassination of the politician triggered protests.
Er wurde wegen versuchter Ermordung verurteilt.
He was convicted of attempted murder.
Grammar Patterns
((the murder)) ((of sb.)) the murder of sb. The murder of the witness was planned.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Mord, der Totschlag (manslaughter, a legal distinction)
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'ermorden' (to murder). The suffix '-ung' turns the verb into a noun.
Memory Tips
Think 'er-' (completion) + 'Mord' (murder) + '-ung' (the act of). It's the act of completing a murder.