der Femizid
Translation
femicide
Examples
Die Zahl der Femizide ist besorgniserregend.
The number of femicides is alarming.
Der Begriff des Femizids wird oft diskutiert.
The concept of femicide is often discussed.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a femicide ((sth.)) to commit a femicide The perpetrators who commit femicides must be punished.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mord (murder), Totschlag (manslaughter)
Etymology
From Latin 'femina' (woman) + '-cid' (from caedere, to kill). This origin is common to many languages.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a combination of 'feminine' and the '-cide' from 'homicide' or 'suicide'.