NOUN
Entführung/ɛntˈfyːʁʊŋ/kidnapping; abduction; hijacking
Entführung is a German noun that means kidnapping, abduction, or hijacking. It is pronounced /ɛntˈfyːʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Entführungen".
Definitions
1.the act of kidnapping or abducting a person(crime)
a.taking someone away by force or threat, usually to demand something for their release
Die Polizei untersucht die Entführung des Unternehmers.—The police are investigating the kidnapping of the businessperson.
2.the act of unlawfully taking control of a vehicle, especially an airplane (hijacking)(crime/transportation)
a.seizing a vehicle to use it for illegal purposes
Die Entführung des Flugzeugs sorgte weltweit für Schlagzeilen.—The hijacking of the airplane made headlines worldwide.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Entführung | die Entführungen |
| Genitive | der Entführung | der Entführungen |
| Dative | der Entführung | den Entführungen |
| Accusative | die Entführung | die Entführungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Entführung" mean in English?
- "Entführung" means kidnapping, abduction, or hijacking. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Entführung"?
- "Entführung" is pronounced /ɛntˈfyːʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Entführung" der, die, or das?
- "Entführung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Entführung"?
- The plural of "Entführung" is "Entführungen".
- What part of speech is "Entführung"?
- "Entführung" is a noun in German.
