die Mafia
Translation
Mafia
Examples
Die Mafia kontrolliert das Geschäft.
The Mafia controls the business.
Er hat Angst vor der Mafia.
He is afraid of the Mafia.
Grammar Patterns
to be afraid of ((sth.)) He is afraid of the Mafia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the mob, organized crime, syndicate
Etymology
Borrowed from the Italian word 'mafia'.
Memory Tips
It's an international word. The key is to learn the feminine article 'die'.