strafverdächtig

suspected of a crime; suspicious

English translations

  1. 01

    punishable

  2. 02

    criminal

  3. 03

    liable to prosecution

Word details

German meaning
'Strafverdächtig' bedeutet, dass der Verdacht besteht, dass eine Person eine Straftat begangen hat.
English meaning
suspected of a crime
Synonym
verdächtig, kriminell
German example
Der Mann ist strafverdächtig, weil er in der Nähe des Tatorts gesehen wurde.
English example
The man is suspected of a crime because he was seen near the crime scene.

Example sentences with “strafverdächtig”

  1. Das Verhalten des Mannes wirkte strafverdächtig. (The man's behavior seemed suspicious/potentially criminal.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'strafverdächtig' a legal term?

Yes, it is often used in police or journalistic contexts to describe actions that indicate a potential violation of the law.