Blutrausch

German

Etymology

From Blut (“blood”) +‎ Rausch (“frenzy, intoxication”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbluːtˌʁaʊ̯ʃ/
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Noun

Blutrausch m (strong, genitive Blutrausches or Blutrauschs, plural Bluträusche)

  1. bloodlusted frenzy, a frantic state of mind that enables a murderous rampage
    Wenn ein Fuchs in einen Hühnerstall einbricht, kann er in einen Blutrausch geraten und dutzende Hühner töten.
    When a fox breaks into a hencoop, it may go into a killing frenzy and kill dozens of chickens.

Declension

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