der Verdächtige, –
suspect
Eine Person, von der man glaubt, dass sie etwas Verbotenes getan haben könnte.
The German word "Verdächtige" is a noun that means "suspect" or "suspicious person". It is derived from the verb "verdächtigen," which means "to suspect". "Verdächtige" typically refers to someone who is suspected of having committed a crime or wrongdoing.
Similar words in German include "Tatverdächtiger" (suspect, specifically one suspected of a crime) and "Verdächtigung" (accusation or suspicion).
The difference between "Verdächtige" and "Tatverdächtiger" is that the latter specifically denotes someone who is suspected of a specific criminal act, while "Verdächtige" can be used more broadly to refer to any person who raises suspicion, not necessarily in a criminal context.
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Examples
Die Polizei hat den Verdächtigen verhaftet.noun
The police arrested the suspect.
Mehrere Verdächtige wurden befragt.noun
Several suspects were questioned.
Die Verdächtigen stehen unter Beobachtung.noun
The suspects are under observation.
Nach dem Verhör durfte die Verdächtige nach Hause gehen.noun
After the interrogation, the suspect was allowed to go home.
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