English–German

“suspicion” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈdaxt/

Example

Ich habe den Verdacht, dass er die Wahrheit verschweigt.

I suspect that he is hiding the truth.

Illustration for Verdacht (suspicion)

How to say “suspicion” in German

“Suspicion” in German is Verdacht.

A mental question mark hangs over a person or situation while the available facts remain incomplete.

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

Example sentences with Verdacht

Der Nachbar stand unter Verdacht, das Paket gestohlen zu haben.

The neighbor was under suspicion of having stolen the package.

Tips for using Verdacht

  • The pattern Verdacht auf + accusative names what is suspected, as in der Verdacht auf einen Betrug.

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