verdächtigen
Translation
to suspect
Examples
Die Polizei verdächtigt ihn des Diebstahls.
The police suspect him of the theft.
Wen verdächtigen Sie in diesem Fall?
Whom do you suspect in this case?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((of sth.)) to suspect sb. of sth. The police suspect him of the theft.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beschuldigen (to accuse); Antonyms: vertrauen (to trust)
Etymology
This verb comes from the noun 'der Verdacht' (suspicion). The root is connected to 'denken' (to think), implying 'thinking' ill of someone.
Memory Tips
Remember that having a 'Verdacht' (suspicion) leads to the action of 'verdächtigen' (to suspect).