strafverfolgen
Translation
to prosecute, to pursue criminally
Examples
Die Staatsanwaltschaft wird ihn strafverfolgen.
The public prosecutor's office will prosecute him.
Er wurde wegen Betrugs strafverfolgt.
He was prosecuted for fraud.
Grammar Patterns
to prosecute ((sb.)) ((for sth.)) ((j-n)) ((wegen et2)) strafverfolgen He was prosecuted for theft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anklagen (to charge), belangen (to prosecute)
Etymology
From 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'verfolgen' (to pursue, to follow). Literally 'to pursue with punishment'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'following' (verfolgen) a criminal to bring them to 'punishment' (Strafe).