der Angeklagte
Translation
defendant, the accused
Examples
Der Angeklagte plädierte auf nicht schuldig.
The defendant pleaded not guilty.
Die Rechte des Angeklagten wurden verlesen.
The rights of the accused were read out.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) the defendant, the accused The defendant was acquitted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Beschuldigte (the suspect); Antonyms: der Kläger (the plaintiff), der Ankläger (the prosecutor)
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'anklagen' (to accuse). It's a nominalized past participle, literally meaning 'the accused one'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'klagen' (to complain, lament) with someone who is being complained about in a court of law. 'an-' means 'at' or 'against'.