der Tatzeitpunkt
Translation
time of the crime, time of the offense
Examples
Der genaue Tatzeitpunkt ist noch unklar.
The exact time of the crime is still unclear.
Er hat ein Alibi für den Tatzeitpunkt.
He has an alibi for the time of the crime.
Grammar Patterns
to have an alibi ((for sth.)) He has an alibi for the time of the crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Tatzeit
Etymology
A compound of 'Tat' (deed), 'Zeit' (time), and 'Punkt' (point). Literally 'crime-time-point'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a clock with its hands frozen at the 'Tatzeitpunkt', the exact moment of the crime.