Opfer

victim

noun OP-fer Less Common

Origin: from Latin operari, via Old High German

Also means

sacrifice

Usage Note

Opfer carries two senses at once: a victim of a crime or accident, and a sacrifice (religious or figurative). The phrase ein Opfer bringen means 'to make a sacrifice'. Among youth slang, calling someone Opfer is a common insult, so use it carefully.

Examples

"Das Opfer rief die Polizei."

Natural Translation

The victim called the police.

Literal Translation

The victim called the police.

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