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crime in Greek

crime in Greek is έγκλημα, αδίκημα, εγκληματικότητα — crime means an act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

crime in Greek

έγκλημα
noun
Pronounced: eglima
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
αδίκημα
noun
Pronounced: adikima
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
εγκληματικότητα
noun
Pronounced: eglimatikotita
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
έγκλημα
noun
Pronounced: eglima
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.

What does "crime" mean?

  1. noun An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.
    "Burglary is a serious crime in most countries."
  2. noun Illegal activity in general.
    "Crime in the city has dropped over the past decade."
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crime in a sentence

  • Burglary is a serious crime in most countries.
  • He was arrested for a crime he says he didn't commit.
  • Crime in the city has dropped over the past decade.

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What is "crime" in Greek?

"crime" in Greek is έγκλημα, αδίκημα, εγκληματικότητα. crime means: An act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

How do you pronounce έγκλημα?

"crime" in Greek is έγκλημα, pronounced "eglima".

How do you use "crime" in a sentence?

Example: "Burglary is a serious crime in most countries." In Greek, "crime" is έγκλημα, αδίκημα, εγκληματικότητα.

Are there other ways to say "crime" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "crime": έγκλημα, αδίκημα, εγκληματικότητα.

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