der Hauptangeklagte
Translation
main defendant, principal defendant
Examples
Der Hauptangeklagte schwieg während des Prozesses.
The main defendant remained silent during the trial.
Alle Augen waren auf den Hauptangeklagten gerichtet.
All eyes were on the main defendant.
Grammar Patterns
der Hauptangeklagte in ((et3)) the main defendant in sth. He is the main defendant in this trial.
als Hauptangeklagter gelten to be considered the main defendant He is considered the main defendant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beschuldigter (accused person); Antonyms: Kläger (plaintiff)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Haupt-' (main) and 'Angeklagter' (the accused/defendant), which comes from the verb 'anklagen' (to accuse).
Memory Tips
'Haupt' means 'main' and 'anklagen' means 'to accuse'. So, it's the 'main accused person'.