NOUN

dieStraftat/ˈʃtʁaːfˌtaːt/criminal offense; crime; offense

Straftat is a German noun that means criminal offense, crime, or offense. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːfˌtaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Straftaten".

Definitions

1.an act that is punishable by law; criminal offense(law)

a.unlawful act punishable by court

Die Polizei ermittelt wegen einer schweren Straftat.—The police are investigating a serious criminal offense.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Straftatdie Straftaten
Genitiveder Straftatder Straftaten
Dativeder Straftatden Straftaten
Accusativedie Straftatdie Straftaten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Straftat" mean in English?
"Straftat" means criminal offense, crime, or offense. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Straftat"?
"Straftat" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːfˌtaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Straftat" der, die, or das?
"Straftat" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Straftat"?
The plural of "Straftat" is "Straftaten".
What part of speech is "Straftat"?
"Straftat" is a noun in German.

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