NOUN
Betrug/bəˈtʁuːk/fraud; deception; scam
Betrug is a German noun that means fraud, deception, or scam. It is pronounced /bəˈtʁuːk/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Betrüge".
Definitions
1.deceitful act to gain unlawful advantage or to cheat someone(crime, law)
a.the crime of intentionally deceiving someone (especially for financial gain)
Er wurde wegen Betrugs verurteilt.—He was convicted of fraud.
2.dishonest behavior; trickery(general use)
a.the act of betraying trust through deception
Ihr Vertrauen wurde durch seinen Betrug zerstört.—Her trust was destroyed by his deception.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Betrug | die Betrüge |
| Genitive | des Betruges | der Betrüge |
| Dative | dem Betrug | den Betrügen |
| Accusative | den Betrug | die Betrüge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Betrug" mean in English?
- "Betrug" means fraud, deception, or scam. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Betrug"?
- "Betrug" is pronounced /bəˈtʁuːk/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Betrug" der, die, or das?
- "Betrug" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Betrug"?
- The plural of "Betrug" is "Betrüge".
- What part of speech is "Betrug"?
- "Betrug" is a noun in German.
