NOUN
Strafverfolgung/ˈʃtʁaːffɛɐ̯ˌfɔlɡʊŋ/prosecution; law enforcement
Strafverfolgung is a German noun that means prosecution or law enforcement. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːffɛɐ̯ˌfɔlɡʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Strafverfolgungen".
Definitions
1.official process of investigating and prosecuting criminal offenses(law, criminal justice)
a.actions taken by police and courts to hold offenders accountable
Die Strafverfolgung wurde gegen den Verdächtigen eingeleitet.—Criminal prosecution was initiated against the suspect.
b.general pursuit of criminal offenders by state authorities
Die Strafverfolgung ist Sache der Staatsanwaltschaft.—The prosecution of crimes is the responsibility of the public prosecutor's office.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Strafverfolgung | die Strafverfolgungen |
| Genitive | der Strafverfolgung | der Strafverfolgungen |
| Dative | der Strafverfolgung | den Strafverfolgungen |
| Accusative | die Strafverfolgung | die Strafverfolgungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Strafverfolgung" mean in English?
- "Strafverfolgung" means prosecution or law enforcement. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Strafverfolgung"?
- "Strafverfolgung" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːffɛɐ̯ˌfɔlɡʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Strafverfolgung" der, die, or das?
- "Strafverfolgung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Strafverfolgung"?
- The plural of "Strafverfolgung" is "Strafverfolgungen".
- What part of speech is "Strafverfolgung"?
- "Strafverfolgung" is a noun in German.
