murder case
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murder case
A specific case or investigation involving the crime of murder.
Der Kommissar konnte den komplizierten Mordfall nach monatelangen Ermittlungen aufklären.
The detective was able to solve the complicated murder case after months of investigation.
'Mordfall' (murder case) is made up of 'der Mord' (murder) and 'der Fall' (case). It literally means a 'case of murder' and is used in the context of crime and the police.
Die Nachrichten berichten über einen neuen Mordfall.
The news is reporting on a new murder case.
This noun is often combined with verbs related to police investigations. Typical phrases are: 'einen Mordfall aufklären' (to clear up a murder case), 'einen Mordfall lösen' (to solve a murder case), or 'in einem Mordfall ermitteln' (to investigate a murder case).
Die Polizei ermittelt in einem mysteriösen Mordfall.
The police are investigating a mysterious murder case.
Common adjectives that describe a murder case include: unsolved, mysterious, complicated, current, or brutal.
Der Krimi handelt von einem ungelösten Mordfall aus den 80er-Jahren.
The crime novel is about an unsolved murder case from the 1980s.
murder
Both words can refer to a specific killing. „Der Mord“ refers to the act itself, while „der Mordfall“ refers to the entire case or investigation surrounding it. Use „Mordfall“ when something is being solved, investigated, or reopened.
Die Polizei rollte den alten Mordfall nach neuen Hinweisen wieder auf.
The police reopened the old murder case after receiving new leads.
Der Mord an dem Händler ereignete sich in der Nacht.
The murder of the merchant took place at night.
