tötter
Tötter is a term of German origin that is rarely used in modern standard German. It can be understood as an agent noun meaning “one who kills” or “killer,” but it is largely confined to historical, literary, or dialect contexts. In contemporary German, the typical words for a person who commits a killing are Mörder (murderer) or Täter (perpetrator), while Tötter is not common outside specific texts.
Etymology and form: the word is formed from the verb töten (to kill) with the agent suffix
Usage: evidence of Tötter appears primarily in historical documents, older literature, or regional speech. It is
Surname usage: Tötter also exists as a surname in German-speaking areas. As with many occupational or descriptive
See also: töten, Täter, Mörder, German surnames. Notes may vary by region, and readers encountering Tötter should