English–German
“victim” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈɔpfɐ/
Example
Viele Opfer wurden im Erdbeben verletzt.
Many victims were injured in the earthquake.
How to say “victim” in German
“Victim” in German is Opfer.
A life, object, or person is the one that gets given up or left carrying the damage.
Example sentences with Opfer
Nach dem Betrug wandte sich das Opfer an die Polizei.
After the fraud, the victim turned to the police.
Tips for using Opfer
- In 'jemandem zum Opfer fallen,' the affected person or thing is in the dative, as in 'einem Betrug zum Opfer fallen.'
Other German words for “victim”
Der Geschädigte klagt gegen die Firma.
The victim is suing the company.