die Betrügerin
Translation
female fraudster, female cheater, con woman
Examples
Die Betrügerin wurde von der Polizei verhaftet.
The female fraudster was arrested by the police.
Sie fiel auf eine geschickte Betrügerin herein.
She fell for a clever female fraudster.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) to be exposed as a fraudster
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwindlerin (female swindler), Hochstaplerin (female imposter)
Etymology
From the verb 'betrügen' (to deceive) plus the feminine suffix '-in'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'betrays' your trust. The '-in' suffix marks the noun as feminine.