Tatmotiv

dasNoun

motive (for a crime)

English translations

  1. 01

    deed motive

  2. 02

    underlying motive

Word details

German meaning
Der Grund oder die Motivation für eine Straftat.
English meaning
Motive for the crime
Synonym
Beweggrund, Ursache
German example
Das Tatmotiv des Täters ist noch unklar.
English example
The perpetrator's motive for the crime is still unclear.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Tatmotiv
Plural Form
die Tatmotive

Example sentences with “Tatmotiv”

  1. Die Polizei sucht noch nach einem klaren Tatmotiv. (The police are still looking for a clear motive.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of 'Tatmotiv'?

The plural is 'die Tatmotive'. It is a neuter noun (das).