der Verurteilte
Translation
convict, condemned person
Examples
Der Verurteilte wurde ins Gefängnis gebracht.
The convict was taken to prison.
Als Verurteilter hat er nur begrenzte Rechte.
As a convict, he has only limited rights.
Grammar Patterns
der Verurteilte ((as subject)) the convict Der Verurteilte hopes for a second chance.
((as)) a convict ((as predicative)) als Verurteilter He is considered a convict.
Similar Words
der Sträfling (convict), der Gefangene (prisoner)
Etymology
A nominalized past participle of the verb 'verurteilen' (to convict), from 'ver-' (prefix indicating completion) and 'Urteil' (judgment).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the one who has been judged'. The 'ver-' prefix often implies a process is finished, and 'Urteil' is a judgment.