A1 noun Neutral

crime

/kraɪm/

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

Beispiele

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1

Stealing a bicycle is a crime.

Taking a bike that is not yours is an illegal act.

2

The police are investigating a serious crime in the city center.

The police are looking into a major illegal event downtown.

3

It's a crime to waste such delicious food!

It is a big shame to throw away good food.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
crime
Verb
criminalize
Adverb
criminally
Adjektiv
criminal
Verwandt
criminal
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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'C' in Crime: if you commit a Crime, you will be Caught.

Schnelles Quiz

The man was sent to prison because he committed a ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: crime

Beispiele

1

Stealing a bicycle is a crime.

everyday

Taking a bike that is not yours is an illegal act.

2

The police are investigating a serious crime in the city center.

formal

The police are looking into a major illegal event downtown.

3

It's a crime to waste such delicious food!

informal

It is a big shame to throw away good food.

4

Sociologists study the causes of crime in urban areas.

academic

Experts examine why illegal acts happen in cities.

5

The company reported the financial crime to the authorities.

business

The business told the police about the illegal money activity.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
crime
Verb
criminalize
Adverb
criminally
Adjektiv
criminal
Verwandt
criminal

Häufige Kollokationen

commit a crime to do something illegal
fight crime to try to stop illegal acts
crime rate the number of illegal acts in a place
organized crime illegal acts done by a large group
victim of crime a person who is hurt by an illegal act

Häufige Phrasen

crime doesn't pay

you will not get away with doing bad things

a life of crime

being a criminal for a long time

partner in crime

a person who helps you do something bad or funny

Wird oft verwechselt mit

crime vs sin

A crime is against the government's law, while a sin is against religious rules.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'crime' as an uncountable noun when talking about illegal activity in general, and as a countable noun when referring to a specific illegal act.

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Häufige Fehler

Do not say 'make a crime.' Always use the verb 'commit' with the word 'crime.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of the 'C' in Crime: if you commit a Crime, you will be Caught.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'crimen,' which means a charge, accusation, or reproach.

Grammatikmuster

Countable: many crimes Uncountable: levels of crime Plural form: crimes
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Kultureller Kontext

What is considered a crime can change depending on the laws of different countries.

Schnelles Quiz

The man was sent to prison because he committed a ___.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: crime

Mehr law Wörter

prosecutor

A1

A prosecutor is a lawyer who works for the government. Their job is to show a court that someone has committed a crime.

defendant

A1

A defendant is a person or organization that is being accused of a crime or is being sued in a court of law. This person is required to answer the legal charges brought against them by another party.

plaintiff

A1

A person or group who brings a legal case against another in a court of law. They are the ones starting the lawsuit because they believe they have been wronged.

jury

A1

A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law. They listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

lawsuit

A1

A lawsuit is a legal case where one person or group brings a disagreement to a court of law for a judge to decide. It usually happens when someone wants money or a specific action from another person because of a problem or injury.

proof

A1

Proof is a fact or a piece of information that shows something is true. In a legal context, it is what a person uses to convince a judge or jury that a crime happened.

misdemeanor

A1

A misdemeanor is a minor crime that is less serious than a felony. It is usually punished by a fine or a short period of time in a local jail rather than a state prison.

sentence

A1

A sentence is a punishment given by a judge to someone who has been found guilty of a crime. It explains how much time a person must spend in prison or how much money they must pay as a fine.

bail

A1

Bail is a sum of money paid to a court so that a person who has been accused of a crime can stay out of jail until their trial starts. If the person shows up for their court date, the money is usually returned.

fraud

A1

Fraud is the illegal act of tricking someone to get their money or property. It is a crime where a person lies or hides the truth to gain an unfair advantage.

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