Auftragsmörder

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German

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Etymology

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From Auftrag (order, mission, contract) +‎ -s- (interfix, Fugen-s (in German)) +‎ Mörder (killer, hitman).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaʊ̯ftʁaksˌmœʁdɐ/
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Noun

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Auftragsmörder m (strong, genitive Auftragsmörders, plural Auftragsmörder, feminine Auftragsmörderin)

  1. A contract killer, hitman (male or of unspecified gender) (e.g., paid by mobsters to assassinate any designated target)
    Synonyms: Killer, Mietmörder

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