die Verbrecherjagd
Translation
manhunt, criminal hunt
Examples
Die Polizei startete eine große Verbrecherjagd.
The police started a large-scale manhunt.
Der Film handelt von einer spannenden Verbrecherjagd.
The film is about an exciting manhunt.
Grammar Patterns
to be on a manhunt ((for sb.)) auf einer Verbrecherjagd ((auf j-n)) sein The police are on a manhunt for the thief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Fahndung, Verfolgung
Etymology
A compound word from 'Verbrecher' (criminal) and 'Jagd' (hunt). Literally means 'criminal hunt'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Verbrecher' (criminal) + 'Jagd' (hunt). Picture a police chase in an action movie.