das Gewaltdelikt
Translation
act of violence, violent crime, violent offense
Examples
Ein Raubüberfall ist ein schweres Gewaltdelikt.
A robbery is a serious violent crime.
Die Polizei ermittelt wegen eines Gewaltdelikts.
The police are investigating an act of violence.
Grammar Patterns
to commit ((a violent crime)) A man committed a violent crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Verbrechen (crime), Straftat (criminal offense)
Etymology
A compound of 'Gewalt' (violence) and 'Delikt' (offense, crime).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gewalt' (violence) + 'delict' (a legal term for a wrongdoing). It's a violent offense.