English–German
“suspicious” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈdɛŋklɪç/
Example
Er hat ein bedenkliches Alibi.
He has a suspicious alibi.
How to say “suspicious” in German
“Suspicious” in German is bedenklich.
A warning sign that makes a situation seem untrustworthy or seriously unsafe.
Example sentences with bedenklich
Viele Experten sehen die neue Variante als bedenklich an.
Many experts regard the new variant as worrying.
Tips for using bedenklich
- Bedenklich can mean 'worrying' as well as 'suspicious', so context shows whether the concern involves danger or trustworthiness.
Other German words for “suspicious”
Der verdächtige Mann steht vor der Tür.
The suspicious man is standing in front of the door.
Eine misstrauische Kundin fragte nach dem Preis.
A suspicious customer asked about the price.