der Verurteilte
convict
A person who has been found guilty by a court and sentenced to a punishment.
EXAMPLE
Der Verurteilte muss seine Haftstrafe sofort antreten.
The convict must begin serving his prison sentence immediately.
der Verurteilte
convict
die Verurteilte, die Verurteilten
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Verurteilten |
| genitive | der Verurteilten |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Verurteilte | die Verurteilten |
| accusative | die Verurteilte | die Verurteilten |
| dative | der Verurteilten | den Verurteilten |
| genitive | der Verurteilten | der Verurteilten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Der Verurteilte' (the convict) is a nominalized participle of the verb 'verurteilen' (to convict / to sentence). The form is used like a noun and refers to a person.
EXAMPLE
Der Verurteilte nahm das Urteil ohne sichtbare Regung auf.
The convict accepted the verdict without any visible reaction.
Context clues
The meaning can often be recognized from legal terms such as 'Gericht' (court), 'Urteil' (verdict), 'Strafe' (punishment), 'Haft' (imprisonment), or 'Berufung' (appeal). Such signal words show that the reference is to a person who has been convicted by a court.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Urteil wurde der Verurteilte in eine Justizvollzugsanstalt gebracht.
After the verdict, the convict was taken to a correctional facility.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include 'der Verurteilte tritt seine Haftstrafe an' (the convict begins serving his prison sentence), 'der Verurteilte legt Berufung ein' (the convict files an appeal), and 'der Verurteilte verbüßt seine Strafe' (the convict serves his sentence). These expressions describe typical legal consequences for the convict.
EXAMPLE
Der Verurteilte legte gegen das Urteil Berufung ein.
The convict filed an appeal against the verdict.
In real life
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