Gotteslästerung

blasphemy

noun GOT-tes-les-ter-oong Rare

Usage Note

Gotteslästerung denotes speech or action that insults or mocks God or sacred things. In Germany it remains a criminal offence under §166 StGB if it disturbs public peace, though prosecutions are rare.

Examples

"Er wurde wegen Gotteslästerung angezeigt, das Verfahren wurde aber eingestellt."

Natural Translation

He was reported for blasphemy, but the proceedings were dropped.

Literal Translation

He was for blasphemy reported, the proceedings were but dropped.

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