Landesverrat

derNoun

high treason; treason against the state

English translations

  1. 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

Example sentences with “Landesverrat”

  1. 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).