tatverdächtig

suspected of a crime

English translations

  1. 01

    suspect

  2. 02

    suspected

Word details

German meaning
Im Verdacht stehend, eine Straftat begangen zu haben.
English meaning
suspected of a crime
Synonym
verdächtig
German example
Der Mann ist tatverdächtig und wird von der Polizei verhört.
English example
The man is suspected of a crime and is being questioned by the police.

Example sentences with “tatverdächtig”

  1. Der tatverdächtige Mann wurde festgenommen. (The man suspected of the crime was arrested.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'tatverdächtig' a legal term?

Yes, it is standard police and legal terminology in Germany.