Tatverdächtiger

person suspected of a specific crime

noun TAHT-fer-dekh-ti-ger Rare

Usage Note

Tatverdächtiger is the term used in official police statements before a conviction, to avoid prejudging guilt. It is preferred over the vaguer Verdächtiger in formal communications, reflecting the presumption of innocence.

Examples

"Der Tatverdächtige ist 32 Jahre alt und hat keinen festen Wohnsitz."

Natural Translation

The suspect is 32 years old and has no fixed address.

Literal Translation

The act-suspect is 32 years old and has no fixed residence.

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