electrocuted
word · lemma: electrocute
Definition
To be injured or killed by an electric shock, usually from coming into contact with electricity.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes serious incidents; 'electrocuted' often implies death, but can also refer to severe injury. Use 'shock' for minor incidents. Passive voice ('was electrocuted') is common. Associated with accidents and electrical hazards.
Spanish: electrocutar - sufrir una descarga eléctricaPortuguese (BR): eletrocutar - sofrer uma descarga elétricaPortuguese (PT): eletrocutar - sofrer um choque elétricoChinese (Simplified): 触电 - 电击致死Chinese (Traditional): 觸電 - 電擊致死Hindi: बिजली से झटका लगना - विद्युताघातArabic: تعرّض للصعق بالكهرباءBengali: বৈদ্যুতিক শক লেগে মারা যাওয়া - বৈদ্যুতিক বাত্যে মারা যাওয়াRussian: поражен (или убит) электрическим токомJapanese: 感電死する - 感電で重傷を負うVietnamese: bị điện giật - bị điện giật chếtKorean: 감전사하다 - 감전되다Turkish: elektrik çarpmasıyla ölmek - elektrik çarpılmakUrdu: بجلی سے مر جانا - بجلی کا جھٹکا لگنا (شدید)Indonesian: tersengat listrik - mati karena sengatan listrik
Example Sentences
He was electrocuted by a broken wire.
basic
Be careful or you might get electrocuted.
basic
The worker was electrocuted while fixing the power line.
basic
I almost got electrocuted changing that old light bulb.
natural
She was lucky not to get electrocuted during the storm.
natural
Did you hear someone got electrocuted at the construction site?
natural