die Ermittlungsakten
Translation
investigation files, case files, investigative records
Examples
Die Polizei prüft die Ermittlungsakten.
The police are examining the investigation files.
Die Ermittlungsakten umfassen hunderte Seiten.
The investigation files comprise hundreds of pages.
Grammar Patterns
to review/examine ((sth.)) The lawyer is allowed to review the investigation files.
Similar Words
die Untersuchungsunterlagen (investigation documents), die Prozessakten (court files)
Etymology
Compound of 'Ermittlung' (investigation) and 'Akten' (files). 'Ermitteln' means to investigate or determine.
Memory Tips
Picture an investigator ('Ermittler') going through stacks of files ('Akten').