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.intentional deception to gain an unlawful advantage(law, general)
a.criminal fraud
Der Betrug wurde von der Polizei schnell aufgedeckt.—The fraud was uncovered quickly by the police.
b.material or financial scam
Sie fiel auf einen Betrug im Internet herein.—She fell victim to an online scam.
2.action or behavior of deceiving or cheating someone(everyday, informal)
a.cheating or swindling in general
Was du gemacht hast, war reiner Betrug!—What you did was pure cheating!
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.
