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

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Betrugdie Betrüge
Genitivedes Betrugesder Betrüge
Dativedem Betrugden Betrügen
Accusativeden Betrugdie 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.

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