crime in German
crime in German is Straftat, Verbrechen, Kriminalität — crime means an act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
crime in German
Straftat
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
Verbrechen
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
Kriminalität
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
Verbrechen
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.
What does "crime" mean?
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noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
"Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap."
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noun Illegal activity in general.
"Neighbors formed a watch group to reduce crime on their street."
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crime in a sentence
- Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap.
- Burglary is a serious crime in most countries.
- Neighbors formed a watch group to reduce crime on their street.
- The mayor promised new lighting to help tackle crime in the park.
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What is "crime" in German?
"crime" in German is Straftat, Verbrechen, Kriminalität. crime means: An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
How do you use "crime" in a sentence?
Example: "Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap." In German, "crime" is Straftat, Verbrechen, Kriminalität.
Are there other ways to say "crime" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "crime": Straftat, Verbrechen, Kriminalität.
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