Landesverrat
derNounhigh treason; treason against the state
English translations
- 01
high treason
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Verrat an der eigenen Nation durch Unterstützung von Feinden oder Gefährdung der nationalen Sicherheit.
- English meaning
- treason
- Synonym
- Hochverrat
- German example
- Er wurde wegen Landesverrats angeklagt, weil er geheime Informationen an das Ausland weitergegeben hatte.
- English example
- He was charged with treason for passing secret information to a foreign country.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Landesverrat
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Hochverrat
High treason is a serious crime against the security and existence of the state.
Example sentences with “Landesverrat”
Er wurde wegen Landesverrats angeklagt. (He was accused of high treason.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the genitive case of 'Landesverrat'?
As a masculine noun, the genitive form is 'Landesverrats'. It is a compound word consisting of 'Landes' (of the country/state) and 'Verrat' (treason).