das Gewaltverbrechen
Translation
violent crime, crime of violence
Examples
Die Polizei untersucht ein schweres Gewaltverbrechen.
The police are investigating a serious violent crime.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a violent crime ((sth.)) He committed a violent crime.
Similar Words
Straftat (criminal offense), Delikt (offense)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gewalt' (violence) and 'Verbrechen' (crime).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'violence-crime'. Easy to remember as a crime involving violence.