Untreue

dieNoun

infidelity; disloyalty

English translations

  1. 01

    infidelity

  2. 02

    adultery

Word details

German meaning
Verletzung der Treuepflicht, insbesondere im finanziellen Bereich oder in einer Beziehung.
English meaning
Breach of trust
Synonym
Affäre, Betrug
German example
Ihm wurde Untreue vorgeworfen, weil er Firmengelder veruntreut hatte.
English example
He was accused of breach of trust for embezzling company funds.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Untreue
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Untreue”

  1. Die Untreue hat die Beziehung zerstört. (The infidelity destroyed the relationship.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Untreue always about relationships?

No, it is also a legal term (Untreue) for breach of trust or embezzlement.