suspect
die Beschuldigte, die Beschuldigten
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suspect
A person accused of an offense, especially a criminal act. In criminal proceedings, the term usually refers to the person against whom an investigation is being conducted.
Der Beschuldigte machte bei der polizeilichen Befragung keine Angaben.
The suspect gave no information during police questioning.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Beschuldigten |
| genitive | der Beschuldigten |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Beschuldigte | die Beschuldigten |
| accusative | die Beschuldigte | die Beschuldigten |
| dative | der Beschuldigten | den Beschuldigten |
| genitive | der Beschuldigten | der Beschuldigten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Der Beschuldigte' (the suspect) comes from the verb 'beschuldigen' (to accuse): it refers to the person who is being accused. The word is a nominalized participle and therefore describes a person in this legal role.
Der Beschuldigte wurde von der Staatsanwaltschaft befragt.
The suspect was questioned by the public prosecutor's office.
'Der Beschuldigte' (the suspect) is used mainly in legal and official language. You will find the word especially in investigation files, court reports, and official statements.
Das Gericht informierte den Beschuldigten über seine Rechte.
The court informed the suspect of their rights.
In investigations, 'gegen' (against) is often used with the accusative: 'gegen den Beschuldigten' (against the suspect). The verb 'ermitteln' (to investigate) refers to the investigation of a possible case.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft ermittelt gegen den Beschuldigten wegen Betrugs.
The public prosecutor's office is investigating the suspect for fraud.
Typical collocations include 'den Beschuldigten vernehmen' (to question the suspect), 'die Aussage des Beschuldigten' (the suspect's statement), and 'die Rechte des Beschuldigten' (the suspect's rights). These expressions are used especially in reports about criminal proceedings.
Der Anwalt prüfte die Aussage des Beschuldigten sorgfältig.
The lawyer carefully examined the suspect's statement.
