NOUN
Folter/ˈfɔltɐ/torture; torment
Folter is a German noun that means torture or torment. It is pronounced /ˈfɔltɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Foltern".
Definitions
1.the act of inflicting severe physical or psychological pain, especially officially as a means of punishment or interrogation(legal/criminal history)
a.physical or mental torture used to obtain information or confession
Die Anwendung von Folter ist in den meisten Ländern verboten.—The use of torture is banned in most countries.
2.great mental or emotional suffering; torment(figurative)
a.intense suffering or agony (not literal torture)
Die Wartezeit auf das Ergebnis war für ihn eine wahre Folter.—The wait for the result was pure torment for him.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Folter | die Foltern |
| Genitive | der Folter | der Foltern |
| Dative | der Folter | den Foltern |
| Accusative | die Folter | die Foltern |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Folter" mean in English?
- "Folter" means torture or torment. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Folter"?
- "Folter" is pronounced /ˈfɔltɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Folter" der, die, or das?
- "Folter" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Folter"?
- The plural of "Folter" is "Foltern".
- What part of speech is "Folter"?
- "Folter" is a noun in German.
