die Strafanzeige
Translation
criminal complaint, criminal charge, police report
Examples
Er hat eine Strafanzeige erstattet.
He filed a criminal complaint.
Gegen ihn wurde Strafanzeige gestellt.
A criminal complaint was filed against him.
Grammar Patterns
to file ((a criminal complaint)) ((against sb.)) Strafanzeige gegen j-n erstatten He filed a criminal complaint against his neighbor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Klage (lawsuit), die Anklage (indictment)
Etymology
From `Strafe` (punishment) + `Anzeige` (report). A formal report to the police that can lead to punishment.
Memory Tips
It's a 'report' (Anzeige) that could result in a 'penalty' or 'punishment' (Strafe).