die Straftat
Translation
criminal offense, crime, felony
Examples
Diebstahl ist eine Straftat.
Theft is a criminal offense.
Er hat eine Straftat begangen.
He committed a criminal offense.
Grammar Patterns
to commit a criminal offense ((sth.)) Er hat eine Straftat begangen.
Similar Words
Verbrechen (crime, felony), Delikt (offense)
Etymology
Composed of 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'Tat' (act/deed). It literally means an act that is punished.
Memory Tips
Break it down: A 'Tat' (deed) that deserves 'Strafe' (punishment) is a criminal act.