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crime in Swedish

crime in Swedish is brott, brottslighet, kriminalitet — crime means an act that breaks the law and is punishable by the state.

crime in Swedish

brott
noun
(countable) A specific act committed in violation of the law, especially criminal law.
brottslighet
noun
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
kriminalitet
noun
(uncountable) Criminal acts collectively.
brottslighet
noun
(uncountable) The habit or practice of committing crimes.
brott
noun
(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.
    "Stealing from a shop is a crime, even if the item is cheap."
  2. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "crime" in Swedish?
"crime" in Swedish is brott, brottslighet, kriminalitet. 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 Swedish, "crime" is brott, brottslighet, kriminalitet.
Are there other ways to say "crime" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "crime": brott, brottslighet, kriminalitet.
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