English–German
“defendant” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈangəˌklaːktə/
Example
Die Angeklagten wurden freigesprochen.
The defendants were acquitted.
How to say “defendant” in German
“Defendant” in German is Angeklagte.
A defendant sits in the courtroom with a criminal charge formally being heard by a judge.
Example sentences with Angeklagte
Die Familie des Angeklagten wartet vor dem Gericht.
The defendant's family is waiting in front of the court.
Tips for using Angeklagte
- Angeklagte is a legal-status term, while Verdächtiger refers to a suspected person and does not by itself imply a formal court charge.