suspicious
verdächtig – verdächtiger – am verdächtigsten
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suspicious
Causing someone to become distrustful or suspect that something is not right. A suspicious person or action may indicate wrongdoing.
Der Mann verhielt sich am Bahnhof sehr verdächtig.
The man behaved very suspiciously at the train station.
suspected
Under suspicion in connection with a crime or other wrongdoing. A suspected person is believed to have possibly been involved or to be guilty.
Die Polizei hielt den Mann für verdächtig und ließ ihn nach einer Befragung wieder frei.
The police considered the man a suspect and released him after questioning.
suspicious for
In medicine: showing signs of a particular disease or pathological condition.
Der Befund ist verdächtig auf eine bakterielle Infektion.
The finding is suspicious for a bacterial infection.
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| comparative | verdächtiger |
| superlative | am verdächtigsten |
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In this meaning, „verdächtig“ (suspicious) is often used with verbs such as „sich verhalten“ (to behave), „wirken“ (to seem), or „aussehen“ (to look). Typical collocations include „sich verdächtig verhalten“ (to behave suspiciously), „verdächtige Geräusche“ (suspicious noises), and „verdächtige Umstände“ (suspicious circumstances).
Sein verdächtiges Verhalten fiel den Nachbarn sofort auf.
His suspicious behavior immediately caught the neighbors' attention.
In connection with a crime, „verdächtig“ (suspected) is often used as a noun when referring to a person. In that case, the word is capitalized, for example when preceded by an article or preposition.
Die Polizei befragte den Verdächtigen mehrere Stunden lang.
The police questioned the suspect for several hours.
This meaning occurs especially in reports about investigations, interrogations, and court proceedings. It often concerns whether a person may have been involved or is still being monitored.
Die Ermittler überprüften die Aussagen des Verdächtigen.
The investigators checked the suspect's statements.
In medical findings, „verdächtig“ (suspicious) is often used with „auf“ (for) and the accusative case. The construction „verdächtig auf“ (suspicious for) refers to a possible disease or pathological condition.
Der Blutwert ist verdächtig auf eine akute Entzündung.
The blood value is suspicious for acute inflammation.
