English–German

“mystery novel” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʁɪmi/

Example

Ich lese gerade einen Krimi.

I'm reading a mystery novel right now.

Illustration for Krimi (mystery novel)

How to say “mystery novel” in German

“Mystery novel” in German is Krimi.

A trail of clues leading from a crime to its solution.

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

Example sentences with Krimi

Im Buchclub diskutierten wir über einen Krimi.

At the book club, we discussed a mystery novel.

Tips for using Krimi

  • Despite its English translation, Krimi also commonly denotes a crime film or television series, not only a novel.

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