der Straftäter
Translation
offender, criminal, perpetrator
Examples
Der Straftäter wurde verhaftet.
The offender was arrested.
Die Polizei sucht den Straftäter.
The police are looking for the offender.
Grammar Patterns
to catch an offender Die Polizei will den Straftäter fassen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbrecher, Krimineller
Etymology
Composed of 'Straf(e)' (punishment) + 'Täter' (perpetrator). Literally a 'punishment-doer'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Strafe' (punishment) + 'Täter' (doer). Someone who does something deserving of punishment.