das Ermittlungsverfahren, –
investigation · investigation proceeding
Ein Prozess, bei dem Polizei oder Staatsanwaltschaft prüfen, ob jemand eine Straftat begangen hat, indem sie Hinweise sammeln und Zeugenaussagen prüfen.
The German word "Ermittlungsverfahren" is a compound noun made of:
- Ermittlung: "investigation" (from the verb ermitteln, meaning "to investigate")
- Verfahren: "procedure" or "process"
Meaning:
"Ermittlungsverfahren" refers to an investigative procedure or investigation process, especially in a legal or police context (e.g., criminal investigation procedure).
Similar words:
- Untersuchungsverfahren (examination procedure)
- Ermittlungen (investigations)
- Strafverfahren (criminal proceedings)
Differences:
- Ermittlungsverfahren focuses on the investigation phase specifically.
- Strafverfahren includes the entire criminal proceedings, from investigation to trial.
- Untersuchungsverfahren may have a broader meaning tied to examination or inquiry, not necessarily legal.
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Examples
Das Ermittlungsverfahren dauert noch an.noun
The investigation is still ongoing.
Mehrere Ermittlungsverfahren wurden wegen fehlender Beweise eingestellt.noun
Several investigation proceedings were discontinued due to lack of evidence.
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