Latvian

Noun

slepkavība f (4th declension)

1. murder, homicide (the unlawful killing of another human being)

   tīša slepkavība‎ ― intentional murder

   politiska slepkavība‎ ― political murder, assassination

   slepkavības mēģinājums‎ ― attempted murder

   slepkavība aiz mantkārības‎ ― murder from greed

   masveida slepkavība‎ ― mass murder, massacre

   slepkavība ar (iepriekšēju) nodomu‎ ― first-degree murder (lit. murder with previous intent)

   slepkavība bez iepriekšēja nodoma‎ ― manslaughter (lit. murder without previous intent)

   tu tiec apsūdzēts sava brāļa slepkavībā; ko tu vari teikt šai sakarā?‎ ― you are charged with your brother's murder; what can you say in this repsect?

Declension

Related terms

• slepkava
• slepkavīgs
• slepkavot