massacre
das Gemetzel, die Gemetzel
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massacre
A cruel, bloody killing of many people or animals; also a scene or event involving extreme violence.
Nach der Schlacht kam es im Dorf zu einem schrecklichen Gemetzel.
After the battle, a terrible massacre took place in the village.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gemetzel |
| genitive | des Gemetzels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gemetzel | die Gemetzel |
| accusative | das Gemetzel | die Gemetzel |
| dative | dem Gemetzel | den Gemetzeln |
| genitive | des Gemetzels | der Gemetzel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Gemetzel' (massacre) is a strongly emotionally charged word. When people use it, they usually express horror or emphasize the extreme brutality of an event.
Die Überlebenden berichteten voller Entsetzen von dem Gemetzel.
The survivors spoke of the massacre in horror.
Common expressions include 'ein Gemetzel anrichten' (to carry out a massacre), 'ein Gemetzel verhindern' (to prevent a massacre), and 'ein Gemetzel überleben' (to survive a massacre). With 'anrichten' (to carry out), the people responsible are named as the subject.
Die Angreifer richteten im Dorf ein Gemetzel an.
The attackers carried out a massacre in the village.
When discussing films or computer games, 'Gemetzel' (massacre) often refers to fictional scenes of violence. Words such as 'Szene' (scene), 'Handlung' (plot), or 'Spezialeffekte' (special effects) help identify this context.
Die Kritik lobt die Spezialeffekte, bemängelt aber das endlose Gemetzel im letzten Teil des Films.
The review praises the special effects but criticizes the endless carnage in the final part of the film.
