Ganove

derNoun

crook; gangster; villain.

English translations

  1. 01

    crooks

  2. 02

    thugs

  3. 03

    criminals

  4. 04

    rascals

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die kriminelle Handlungen begeht, oft im kleinen Stil.
English meaning
Crook
Synonym
Betrüger, Gauner
German example
Der Ganove versuchte, die alte Dame zu bestehlen.
English example
The crook tried to steal from the old lady.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ganove
Plural Form
die Ganoven

Example sentences with “Ganove”

  1. Die Polizei hat den Ganoven gefasst. (The police caught the crook.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Ganove' a strong insult?

It is somewhat informal and can sound slightly old-fashioned, like 'crook'.