die Strafanzeige
Translation
criminal complaint, criminal charge, police report
Examples
Er hat eine Strafanzeige erstattet.
He filed a criminal complaint.
Gegen ihn wurde Strafanzeige gestellt.
A criminal complaint was filed against him.
Grammar Patterns
to file ((a criminal complaint)) ((against sb.)) Strafanzeige gegen j-n erstatten He filed a criminal complaint against his neighbour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Klage (lawsuit), die Anklage (indictment)
Etymology
From `Strafe` (punishment, penalty) + `Anzeige` (report, notice). A report to the authorities seeking punishment.
Memory Tips
Think of it as an 'announcement' (Anzeige) to the police about a crime that deserves 'punishment' (Strafe).