der Beschuldigte
Translation
accused, defendant
Examples
Der Beschuldigte plädierte auf nicht schuldig.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Die Polizei befragt den Beschuldigten.
The police are questioning the accused.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The accused remains silent.
Similar Words
Verdächtiger (suspect), Angeklagter (defendant)
Etymology
From the verb 'beschuldigen' (to accuse). It's a nominalised adjective derived from 'be-' (prefix) + 'Schuld' (guilt) + '-igen' (verb suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-SCHULD-igter' as 'the one who is given GUILT (Schuld)'.