forensics
die Forensik
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forensics
Forensics is the application of scientific methods to investigate crimes and clarify legal questions. This includes, for example, examining DNA, fingerprints, or digital traces.
Die Forensik konnte anhand der DNA-Spuren den Täter identifizieren.
Forensics was able to identify the perpetrator based on the DNA evidence.
forensic medicine
Forensic medicine, meaning the medical field that examines injuries, causes of death, and other findings for the courts.
Die Forensik stellte fest, dass das Opfer an den Verletzungen gestorben war.
Forensic medicine determined that the victim had died from the injuries.
forensic psychiatry
Forensic psychiatry, meaning the assessment and treatment of mentally ill offenders in connection with court proceedings or institutional placement.
Nach dem Urteil wurde der Angeklagte in die Forensik eingewiesen.
After the verdict, the defendant was admitted to a forensic psychiatric facility.
| gender | feminine die |
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| genitive | der Forensik |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Forensik | – |
| accusative | die Forensik | – |
| dative | der Forensik | – |
| genitive | der Forensik | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The accompanying words show which meaning is intended: DNA, fingerprints, and digital traces point to criminal investigations. Cause of death and injuries belong to forensic medicine, while ward, institutional placement, or mental illness point to forensic psychiatry.
Die Forensik wertete die digitalen Spuren auf dem Computer aus.
Forensics analyzed the digital traces on the computer.
In der Forensik wurde die genaue Todesursache untersucht.
The exact cause of death was investigated in forensic medicine.
Nach dem Urteil kam er in die Forensik und blieb dort mehrere Monate.
After the verdict, he was admitted to a forensic psychiatric facility and stayed there for several months.
In its criminal investigation meaning, „Forensik“ (forensics) is often used with verbs such as „Spuren auswerten“ (to analyze traces), „Beweise sichern“ (to secure evidence), and „DNA untersuchen“ (to examine DNA). „Digitale Forensik“ (digital forensics) and „forensische Analyse“ (forensic analysis) are also typical collocations.
Die Forensik sicherte am Tatort wichtige Spuren.
Forensics secured important traces at the crime scene.
In a medical context, „Forensik“ (forensic medicine) is often associated with deaths, injuries, and examinations for court proceedings. Typical expressions include „forensische Untersuchung“ (forensic examination) and „forensisches Gutachten“ (forensic report).
Die Forensik erstellte nach der Obduktion ein Gutachten für das Gericht.
After the autopsy, forensic medicine prepared a report for the court.
In the meaning „forensische Psychiatrie“ (forensic psychiatry), „die Forensik“ (forensic psychiatry) often also refers to a specialized psychiatric facility. Typical expressions are „in die Forensik eingewiesen werden“ (to be admitted to a forensic psychiatric facility) and „in der Forensik behandelt werden“ (to be treated in a forensic psychiatric facility).
Der psychisch kranke Straftäter wurde in die Forensik eingewiesen.
The mentally ill offender was admitted to a forensic psychiatric facility.
