Verbrechen
crime
Meaning of Verbrechen
eine illegale Handlung
an illegal act
Pronunciation
Verbrechen with English translation
Verbrechen usage examples
Das Verbrechen wurde schnell aufgeklärt.
The crime was solved quickly.
Er hat ein schweres Verbrechen begangen.
He committed a serious crime.
Verbrechen synonyms
What's the difference between Verbrechen, Straftat, Delikt, Vergehen, and Untat
A general neutral term for an act punishable by law; very close to "crime."
A legal term, often more formal; it can mean a crime or offense, not always a very serious one.
Usually a less serious violation of the law; in legal contexts it is weaker than a serious crime.
A more emotional and evaluative word; it emphasizes a bad, blameworthy deed rather than a legal term.
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Questions about this word
What does Verbrechen mean?
an illegal act
How do you pronounce Verbrechen?
Verbrechen is pronounced [ˈfɛɐ̯bʁeːçn̩].
How is Verbrechen used in a sentence?
The crime was solved quickly. Translation: Das Verbrechen wurde schnell aufgeklärt.
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