Töten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Töten" is used as verb with the meaning of "to kill", "to slay" or "to destroy".

Essential properties of "töten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: töten
Simple past: tötete
Participle: getötet

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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 "töten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To kill (intentionally)"

Definition: "To intentionally take the life of someone or something."
Translation(s): to kill, to slay
Synonym(s): umbringen, ermorden, erschlagen
Antonym(s): beleben, retten
Related word(s): Mord, Totschlag, Tötung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Jäger musste den verletzten Hirsch töten.The hunter had to kill the injured deer.
Es ist verboten, ohne triftigen Grund Tiere zu töten.It is forbidden to kill animals without a valid reason.
In dem Krimi wurde der Hauptverdächtige selbst getötet.In the crime novel, the main suspect was killed himself.

2.) "To kill (figuratively), to destroy"

Definition: "To end or destroy something in a figurative sense."
Translation(s): to kill, to destroy, to stifle, to ruin
Synonym(s): vernichten, zerstören, auslöschen
Antonym(s): beleben, retten
Related word(s): Vernichtung, Zerstörung

📝 Some usage examples:

Zu viel Kritik kann die Kreativität töten.Too much criticism can kill creativity.
Dieser Lärm tötet jede Konzentration.This noise kills all concentration.
Langeweile kann eine Beziehung langsam töten.Boredom can slowly kill a relationship.

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