der Mordversuch
Translation
attempted murder
Examples
Er wurde wegen Mordversuchs angeklagt.
He was charged with attempted murder.
Die Polizei ermittelt in einem Mordversuch.
The police are investigating an attempted murder.
Grammar Patterns
to charge ((sb.)) with ((attempted murder)) Er wurde wegen Mordversuchs angeklagt.
Similar Words
Totschlagsversuch (attempted manslaughter)
Etymology
A compound of 'Mord' (murder) and 'Versuch' (attempt).
Memory Tips
Literally translates to 'murder attempt'. Think of legal contexts or crime news.