Detektiv
derNoundetective; private investigator
English translations
- 01
detective
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Detektiv ist eine Person, die beruflich Verbrechen oder Geheimnisse aufklärt.
- English meaning
- A detective is a person who professionally investigates crimes or mysteries.
- Synonym
- Ermittler, Fahnder
- German example
- Der Detektiv wurde engagiert, um den Fall zu lösen.
- English example
- The detective was hired to solve the case.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Detektiv
- Plural Form
- die Detektive
Related words
- Privatdetektiv
Private detective
- Halbwelt
underworld
- Kriminalist
A criminalist is an expert who deals with the investigation of crimes, collecting and analyzing evidence to identify and convict perpetrators.
- um die Ecke bringen
To murder, to kill
- enträtseln
To decipher or solve a mystery or puzzle.
- untersuchend
Investigative
- nachspüren
to track down, to investigate
- Schulterhalfter
Shoulder holster
- Lupe
A magnifying glass is an optical instrument used to magnify small objects or details.
- Schlapphut
Floppy hat
- Krimi
Crime novel, detective story
- Kriminalgeschichte
A crime story is a narrative that deals with a crime and its investigation.
- Hauptfigur
Protagonist
- Konfident
Informant
- entschlüsseln
decode
- auskundschaften
To scout out means to secretly observe or explore something or someone in order to gather information.
- abgebrüht
hardened, seasoned
- kriminalistisch
criminalistic
- Revolver
A revolver is a handgun with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers.
- Fahnder
Investigator
- Ausschlussverfahren
A process of elimination is a method where you arrive at the correct solution by excluding possibilities.
- Ermittler
Investigator
- Schnüffler
Snoop, detective
- beäugen
to scrutinize
- enthüllen
to reveal
- nachjagen
to chase after
- erschnüffeln
Sniff out
Example sentences with “Detektiv”
Der Detektiv sucht nach Hinweisen. (The detective is looking for clues.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the feminine form of Detektiv?
The feminine form is 'die Detektivin'.