der Tatort
Translation
crime scene
Examples
Der Kommissar untersucht den Tatort.
The inspector is investigating the crime scene.
Die Polizei war an vielen Tatorten im Einsatz.
The police were deployed at many crime scenes.
Grammar Patterns
to be at the crime scene am Tatort sein Die Polizei ist am Tatort.
Similar Words
Verbrechensort (crime location)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tat' (deed, crime) and 'Ort' (place). Literally 'deed-place'.
Memory Tips
Think of the famous German TV crime series 'Tatort'.