German word

Verbrecherin

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈbʁɛçəʁɪn/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncriminal

Example

Die Verbrecherin stahl eine Tasche.

The criminal stole a bag.

Illustration for Verbrecherin (criminal)

More examples

Sie wurde als Verbrecherin verurteilt.

She was convicted as a criminal.

Core concept

A woman standing on the wrong side of the law after committing a crime.

Common phrases

  • als Verbrecherin verurteilt

    convicted as a criminal

  • mutmaßliche Verbrecherin

    alleged criminal

  • die gesuchte Verbrecherin

    the wanted criminal

Similar words

Straftäterin: A woman who committed an offense punishable by law.
Kriminelle: A woman involved in criminal activity.
Verurteilte: A woman convicted of a crime in court.
Diebin: A woman who steals another person's property.

Definition in German

Eine weibliche Person, die eine Straftat begangen hat.

Word origin

The noun Verbrecherin adds the feminine suffix -in to Verbrecher, an agent noun from verbrechen, historically related to brechen, 'break'.

Usage tips

  • Verbrecherin normally presents guilt as established, while Verdächtige means 'female suspect' when guilt remains unproven.

Opposites

  • Unschuldigeinnocent personnoun

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