genocide
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genocide
The systematic and intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. The term is clearly defined in legal and historical contexts.
Der Völkermord an den Armeniern wird von vielen Staaten offiziell anerkannt.
The genocide of the Armenians is officially recognized by many states.
The word is composed of 'Völker' (plural of 'das Volk', the people/nation) and 'Mord' (murder). It literally means 'the murder of peoples'.
Das Thema des Seminars ist die juristische Aufarbeitung von Völkermord.
The topic of the seminar is the legal reappraisal of genocide.
When the affected group is named, it follows the preposition 'an' in the dative. The pattern is: der Völkermord an [group in the dative].
Der Internationale Strafgerichtshof untersucht den Völkermord an den Jesiden.
The International Criminal Court is investigating the genocide of the Yazidis.
This word is often used with certain verbs. You can 'begehen' (commit), 'verüben' (perpetrate), 'leugnen' (deny), or legally 'anerkennen' (recognize) a genocide.
Es ist eine Straftat, den Völkermord zu leugnen.
It is a criminal offense to deny the genocide.
war crime
Both words can describe serious acts committed during a war. Völkermord specifically refers to the deliberate, systematic destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, whereas Kriegsverbrechen generally covers serious violations committed during an armed conflict. Use Völkermord only when this particular intent to destroy is present.
Die systematische Zerstörung der ethnischen Gruppe wird als Völkermord bezeichnet.
The systematic destruction of the ethnic group is referred to as genocide.
Der Angriff auf ein Krankenhaus während des Krieges gilt als Kriegsverbrechen.
The attack on a hospital during the war is considered a war crime.
