der Vergewaltiger
Translation
rapist
Examples
Der Vergewaltiger wurde von der Polizei gefasst.
The rapist was caught by the police.
Das Opfer identifizierte den Vergewaltiger.
The victim identified the rapist.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) as a subject The Vergewaltiger was sentenced.
Similar Words
der Täter (perpetrator), der Straftäter (criminal offender)
Etymology
Formed from 'ver-' (a prefix that can denote a negative or excessive act), 'Gewalt' (violence), and the agent suffix '-er'. It literally means 'one who perpetrates violence'.
Memory Tips
Remember the root 'Gewalt' means violence. The '-er' suffix makes it a person, and 'ver-' prefix often implies a wrongdoing.