No. 3,260 in German
folter
"Torture."
In a sentence
Die Folter wurde im Mittelalter häufig verwendet.
Torture was commonly used during the Middle Ages.
Here, 'Folter' is used as a noun referring to the practice of inflicting pain for punishment or information retrieval.
Es ist im Film zu sehen, wie die Folter den Charakter verändert.
It is seen in the movie how the torture changes the character.
In this sentence, 'Folter' refers to the act and its psychological or narrative impact.
Menschenrechtler kämpfen gegen die Folter weltweit.
Human rights activists fight against torture worldwide.
Here, 'Folter' is again a noun, representing an ethical and international concern.
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