NOUN

Täter/ˈtɛːtɐ/offender; perpetrator; culprit

Täter is a German noun that means offender, perpetrator, or culprit. It is pronounced /ˈtɛːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Täter".

Definitions

1.person who commits a crime or wrongdoing(law; crime)

a.someone responsible for a criminal or illegal act

Der Täter wurde von der Polizei gefasst.The perpetrator was caught by the police.

b.the agent or doer of an action, especially when blame is involved

Bis jetzt ist der Täter unbekannt.So far, the culprit is unknown.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Täterdie Täter
Genitivedes Tätersder Täter
Dativedem Täterden Tätern
Accusativeden Täterdie Täter

Frequently asked questions

What does "Täter" mean in English?
"Täter" means offender, perpetrator, or culprit. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Täter"?
"Täter" is pronounced /ˈtɛːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Täter" der, die, or das?
"Täter" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Täter"?
The plural of "Täter" is "Täter".
What part of speech is "Täter"?
"Täter" is a noun in German.

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