English–German
“criminal” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁimiˈnɛl/
Example
Die Polizei untersucht sein kriminelles Verhalten.
The police are investigating his criminal behavior.
How to say “criminal” in German
“Criminal” in German is kriminell.
A boundary marked by law is crossed by a person or by the person's conduct, with the word also used for shocking excess.
Example sentences with kriminell
In der Stadt nehmen kriminelle Aktivitäten zu.
Criminal activities are increasing in the city.
Tips for using kriminell
- Kriminell is normally lowercase as an adjective, as in kriminelles Verhalten, but the noun Kriminelle is capitalized.
Other German words for “criminal”
Ein Krimineller sitzt im Gefängnis.
A criminal is in prison.
Viele Verbrecher zeigen keine Reue.
Many criminals show no remorse.
Die Verbrecherin stahl eine Tasche.
The criminal stole a bag.
Der Straftäter wurde gestern verhaftet.
The criminal was arrested yesterday.
Eine strafrechtliche Untersuchung wurde eingeleitet.
A criminal investigation was launched.