ermittelt
Translation
determined, identified, ascertained
Examples
Der ermittelte Täter wurde verhaftet.
The identified perpetrator was arrested.
Der ermittelte Schaden ist sehr hoch.
The determined damage is very high.
Grammar Patterns
an ermittelter ((masculine noun)) an identified (masculine noun) Der ermittelte Täter wurde verhaftet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: festgestellt (ascertained), identifiziert (identified)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'ermitteln' (to investigate). It comes from 'Mitte' (middle), implying that the 'middle' or core of the matter has been found.
Memory Tips
Imagine something that has been 'investigated' and is now 'determined' or 'known'.