der Vergewaltiger
Translation
rapist
Examples
Der Vergewaltiger wurde von der Polizei gefasst.
The rapist was caught by the police.
Das Opfer identifizierte den Vergewaltiger.
The victim identified the rapist.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The Vergewaltiger was sentenced.
Similar Words
der Täter (perpetrator), der Straftäter (criminal offender)
Etymology
Composed of 'ver-' (a prefix often indicating a negative or excessive action), 'Gewalt' (violence), and the agent suffix '-er'. Literally, 'one who commits violence'.
Memory Tips
Associate the core word 'Gewalt' (violence) with the '-er' ending for a person. The 'ver-' prefix intensifies the negative action.