der/die Angeklagte
Translation
the accused, the defendant
Examples
Der Angeklagte schwieg vor Gericht.
The defendant remained silent in court.
Die Rechte des Angeklagten wurden vorgelesen.
The rights of the accused were read out.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The defendant entered the room.
((as accusative object)) as a direct object The court questioned the defendant.
((as dative object)) as an indirect object The lawyer helped the defendant.
((as genitive object)) as a possessive The defendant's statement was unclear.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Beschuldigte (the suspect); Antonyms: der Kläger (the plaintiff), der Staatsanwalt (the prosecutor)
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from the past participle of 'anklagen' (to accuse), literally meaning 'the accused one'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'accuse'. The verb 'anklagen' is a direct counterpart. The person who is 'angeklagt' is 'der Angeklagte'.