German Conversation · Level 41
72 words
German word
Kriminalität
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁiminaːliˈtɛːt/
Meaning
- feminine nouncrime
Example
In vielen Städten ist die Kriminalität ein Thema im Alltag.
In many cities, crime is an everyday issue.
More examples
Die Bekämpfung der Kriminalität erfordert oft internationale Zusammenarbeit.
Combating crime often requires international cooperation.
Core concept
A city map marked with many different offenses, forming one visible pattern of crime across the community.
Common phrases
Bekämpfung der Kriminalität
combating crime
Opfer der Kriminalität
victims of crime
Similar words
Verbrechen: A grave offense such as murder or robbery with a heavy criminal penalty.
Straftat: An offense punishable by law, of any kind.
Diebstahl: Taking someone else's property without permission or legal right.
Gewalt: Physical force used to inflict harm on another person.
Definition in German
Die Gesamtheit strafbarer Handlungen in einer Gesellschaft.
Word origin
Kriminalität is formed from the adjective kriminell with the suffix -ität and ultimately traces back to Latin crimen, meaning a charge or offense.
Usage tips
- Kriminalität is usually an uncountable singular noun for crime as a social phenomenon, while individual acts are called Straftaten or specific offenses.
Opposites
- Legalitätlegalitynoun
Related words
- Kriminalistcriminal investigatornoun
- Kriminalisierungcriminalizationnoun