English–German

“fraud” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈtʁuːk/

Example

Das ist kein Betrug.

That isn't fraud.

Illustration for Betrug (fraud)

How to say “fraud” in German

“Fraud” in German is Betrug.

A forged document, false claim, or concealed fact that turns another person's trust into an undeserved gain.

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

Example sentences with Betrug

Er beschloss, den Betrug zu melden.

He decided to report the fraud.

Tips for using Betrug

  • The standard collocation is Betrug begehen, while the related verb takes an accusative object, as in jemanden betrügen.

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