das Sexualdelikt
Translation
sexual offense, sex crime
Examples
Er wurde wegen eines Sexualdelikts angeklagt.
He was charged with a sexual offense.
Die Polizei ermittelt in mehreren Sexualdelikten.
The police are investigating several sexual offenses.
Grammar Patterns
to be charged with ((sth.)) He was charged with a sexual offense.
Similar Words
die Sexualstraftat (sexual criminal act), das Verbrechen (crime)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Sexual' (sexual) and 'Delikt' (offense, crime), derived from the Latin 'delictum' (fault, offense).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'Sexual' + 'Delikt'. 'Delikt' sounds a bit like 'delinquent', referring to a criminal offense.