der Tattag
Translation
day of the crime, day of the offense
Examples
Die Polizei ermittelt den genauen Tattag.
The police are investigating the exact day of the crime.
Am Tattag war der Verdächtige nicht in der Stadt.
On the day of the crime, the suspect was not in town.
Grammar Patterns
am ((Tattag)) on the day of the crime Am Tattag war er allein zu Hause.
Similar Words
Verbrechenstag (day of the crime)
Etymology
A compound of 'Tat' (deed, crime) and 'Tag' (day). Literally 'crime-day'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a calendar with a 'Tag' (day) marked for the 'Tat' (crime). This word is common in police reports and news.