bloodshed
das Blutvergießen
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bloodshed
The violent shedding of blood, especially during battles, wars, or mass killings; also the deaths and suffering caused by it.
Die Verhandlungen sollen weiteres Blutvergießen verhindern.
The negotiations are intended to prevent further bloodshed.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | des Blutvergießens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Blutvergießen | – |
| accusative | das Blutvergießen | – |
| dative | dem Blutvergießen | – |
| genitive | des Blutvergießens | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Blutvergießen' is made up of 'Blut' (blood) and the nominalized verb 'Vergießen' (shedding). The base word 'Vergießen' describes the action, while 'Blut' indicates what is being shed.
Die Bilder vom Blutvergießen erschütterten die internationale Öffentlichkeit.
The images of the bloodshed shocked the international public.
'Blutvergießen' is often used with verbs such as 'verhindern' (to prevent), 'beenden' (to end), and 'verurteilen' (to condemn). The phrase 'sinnloses Blutvergießen' (senseless bloodshed) is also especially common.
Die Nachbarstaaten wollen das sinnlose Blutvergießen gemeinsam beenden.
The neighboring countries want to put an end to the senseless bloodshed together.
'Blutvergießen' is used mainly in political speeches, news reports, and texts about wars or conflicts.
Der Präsident rief alle Konfliktparteien dazu auf, weiteres Blutvergießen zu vermeiden.
The president called on all parties to the conflict to avoid further bloodshed.
