die Gewaltkriminalität
Translation
violent crime
Examples
Die Regierung will die Gewaltkriminalität bekämpfen.
The government wants to combat violent crime.
Die Rate der Gewaltkriminalität ist gestiegen.
The rate of violent crime has increased.
Grammar Patterns
die Gewaltkriminalität bekämpfen to fight violent crime The police fight violent crime.
Anstieg der Gewaltkriminalität increase in violent crime There was an increase in violent crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbrechen (crime), Straftat (criminal offense)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Gewalt' (violence) + 'Kriminalität' (criminality). It literally means 'violence criminality'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gewalt' (violence) + 'Kriminalität' (criminality). It's exactly what it sounds like: violent crime.