No. 5,151 in German
assassin
The German word "Assassine" refers to a professional killer or murderer, often one who commits political or ideological killings.
In a sentence
Der Assassine schlich leise durch die dunklen Straßen.
The assassin quietly sneaked through the dark streets.
Here, 'assassine' is used as the subject, referring to a stealthy professional killer.
Die Heldin besiegte den Assassinen mit Mut und Geschick.
The heroine defeated the assassin with courage and skill.
In this sentence, 'assassinen' is the object, indicating the target of an action.
Er vermutete, dass ein Assassine ihm auf der Spur war.
He suspected that an assassin was on his trail.
'Assassine' is used as part of an indirect clause, highlighting an assumed threat.
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