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“crime” in German

German

AlsoStraftat · Verbrechen · Kriminalität

Pronunciation

IPA/deˈlɪkt/

Example

Er hat ein Delikt begangen.

He committed a crime.

Illustration for Delikt (crime)

How to say “crime” in German

“Crime” in German is Delikt.

A concrete breach of criminal law marked as a case for punishment.

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

Example sentences with Delikt

Sie brachte ein Delikt bei der Polizei zur Anzeige.

She reported a crime to the police.

Tips for using Delikt

  • Delikt is a formal legal term, while Straftat is more common in general German for a criminal offense.

Other German words for “crime”

Letzte Woche wurde eine schwere Straftat gemeldet.

A serious crime was reported last week.

Er hat ein Verbrechen begangen.

He committed a crime.

In vielen Städten ist die Kriminalität ein Thema im Alltag.

In many cities, crime is an everyday issue.

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