NOUN
Verdacht/fɛɐ̯ˈdaxt/suspicion; suspicion of (something); (the) suspicion
Verdacht is a German noun that means suspicion, suspicion of (something), or (the) suspicion. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈdaxt/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or illegal(general)
a.suspicion without definite proof
Die Polizei hat einen Verdacht gegen den Nachbarn.—The police have a suspicion against the neighbor.
2.the assumption or presumption of a criminal act without certainty(legal, formal)
a.statement of possible involvement or guilt
Gegen ihn besteht der Verdacht der Bestechung.—He is under suspicion of bribery.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Verdacht | — |
| Genitive | des Verdachtes | — |
| Dative | dem Verdacht | — |
| Accusative | den Verdacht | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verdacht" mean in English?
- "Verdacht" means suspicion, suspicion of (something), or (the) suspicion. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verdacht"?
- "Verdacht" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈdaxt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verdacht" der, die, or das?
- "Verdacht" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Verdacht"?
- "Verdacht" is a noun in German.
