homicide division
die Mordkommission, die Mordkommissionen
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homicide division
A specialized department of the criminal police responsible for solving killings such as murder and manslaughter.
Die Mordkommission hat die Ermittlungen am Tatort aufgenommen.
The homicide division has begun its investigation at the crime scene.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Mordkommissionen |
| genitive | der Mordkommission |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Mordkommission | die Mordkommissionen |
| accusative | die Mordkommission | die Mordkommissionen |
| dative | der Mordkommission | den Mordkommissionen |
| genitive | der Mordkommission | der Mordkommissionen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is made up of 'Mord' (murder) and 'Kommission' (commission/unit). A commission is a group of people with a specific assignment. The 's' in between is a linking s, which connects the two words.
Die Mordkommission besteht aus erfahrenen Kriminalbeamten.
The homicide division consists of experienced criminal investigators.
In connection with the homicide division, the verbs 'ermitteln' (to investigate) and 'einschalten' (to call in/involve) are often used. The homicide division also often 'übernimmt den Fall' (takes over the case).
Nach dem Fund der Leiche wurde sofort die Mordkommission eingeschaltet.
After the body was found, the homicide division was called in immediately.
The term 'Mordkommission' (homicide division) is very well known in Germany, especially because of the many popular crime films and TV series ('Krimis') on television.
In fast jedem „Tatort“-Krimi spielt die Mordkommission eine zentrale Rolle.
In almost every 'Tatort' crime drama, the homicide division plays a central role.
