der Täter, –
perpetrator
Eine Person, die etwas Verbotenes oder Schlechtes getan hat.
The German word "Täter" is a noun that means "perpetrator" or "offender". It typically refers to a person who commits a crime or punishable action. Similar English words include "criminal" and "culprit". In a broader sense, "Täter" can be used to describe anyone who performs a particular action, not just criminal.
Similar concepts in German are "Straftäter" (criminal), "Verbrecher" (criminal), and "Schuldiger" (guilty party). The word "Täter" is more general than these terms, as it does not automatically imply the legality or severity of the acts committed, especially when used outside of legal contexts, such as saying someone was the "actor" or "agent" in a situation.
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Examples
Die Polizei sucht nach dem Täter.noun
The police are looking for the perpetrator.
Der Täter gestand die Tat.noun
The perpetrator confessed to the crime.
Der Täter hat das Verbrechen zugegeben.noun
The perpetrator has confessed to the crime.
Die Polizei sucht den Täter weiterhin.noun
The police continue to search for the perpetrator.
Zeugen konnten den Täter beschreiben.noun
Witnesses were able to describe the perpetrator.
Bald wird der Täter gefunden werden.noun
Soon the perpetrator will be found.
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