English–German

“crime scene” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaːtˌɔʁt/

Example

Die Ermittler untersuchen den Tatort.

The investigators are examining the crime scene.

Illustration for Tatort (crime scene)

How to say “crime scene” in German

“Crime scene” in German is Tatort.

A marked-off location where investigators collect clues after a crime.

Full entry for Tatort: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Tatort

In den Nachrichten gab es eine Meldung zum Tatort.

There was a report about the crime scene on the news.

Tips for using Tatort

  • The common phrase am Tatort uses the dative phrase an dem Tatort, contracted to am Tatort.

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