Foltern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Foltern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to torture" or "to torment".

Essential properties of "foltern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: foltern
  • Simple past: folterte
  • Participle: gefoltert

See full conjugation of foltern

regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "foltern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To intentionally cause pain"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gefangene wurde stundenlang gefoltert.The prisoner was tortured for hours.
  2. Sie foltern die Gefangenen, um Informationen zu erhalten.They torture the prisoners to get information.
  3. Er konnte nicht glauben, dass jemand so grausam foltern könnte.He couldn't believe that someone could torture so cruelly.
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