English–German

“culprit” in German

German

AlsoTäterin

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtɛːtɐ/

Example

Die Polizei hat den Täter gefasst.

The police have caught the culprit.

Illustration for Täter (culprit)

How to say “culprit” in German

“Culprit” in German is Täter.

The individual held responsible for carrying out a crime.

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

Example sentences with Täter

Mehrere Täter wurden auf Videoaufnahmen erkannt.

Several culprits were identified in video footage.

Tips for using Täter

  • German uses Tatverdächtiger for a suspected offender when guilt or responsibility has not been established.

Other German words for “culprit”

Die Täterin wurde gestern festgenommen.

The culprit was arrested yesterday.

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