vorbestraft

having a criminal record; previously convicted

English translations

  1. 01

    convicted

  2. 02

    having a criminal record

Word details

German meaning
Jemand, der bereits wegen einer Straftat verurteilt wurde.
English meaning
With a criminal record
Synonym
kriminell, straffällig
German example
Der Täter war bereits mehrfach vorbestraft.
English example
The perpetrator already had multiple criminal convictions.

Example sentences with “vorbestraft”

  1. Er ist nicht vorbestraft. (He has no criminal record.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'vorbestraft' an adjective?

Yes, it is an adjective used to describe someone who has been convicted of a crime in the past.