der Betrug
Translation
fraud, deception, scam, cheating
Examples
Er wurde wegen Betrugs angeklagt.
He was charged with fraud.
Das war ein klarer Fall von Betrug.
That was a clear case of fraud.
Pass auf, das ist reiner Betrug!
Watch out, that's pure fraud!
Grammar Patterns
((wegen+2)) Betrugs ((+ verb)) for fraud He was convicted of fraud.
a case of fraud ein Fall von Betrug The police are investigating a case of fraud.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Täuschung (deception), der Schwindel (scam); Antonyms: die Ehrlichkeit (honesty), die Aufrichtigkeit (sincerity)
Etymology
From the verb 'betrügen' (to deceive). The prefix 'be-' often indicates an action directed at something, and 'trügen' means to deceive.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone making a 'bet' and then pulling the 'rug' out from under you. Bet-rug -> fraud.