Translation of German word "Angeklagter" to English
derAngeklagter
Meaning
NounIn civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
How to use
Angeklagter ('defendant / accused') — adjective used as a noun: der Angeklagte (m.), die Angeklagte (f.). Derived from anklagen (to charge / accuse). Der Angeklagte bestritt die Vorwürfe — The defendant denied the charges.
🇬🇧 English
defendant
Example
Der Angeklagte bestritt alle Vorwürfe, die gegen ihn erhoben wurden.
The accused denied all allegations made against him.
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- der Angeklagte leugnet— the defendant denies
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What is the definition of the German word "der Angeklagter"?▼
The German word "der Angeklagter" is defined as: "In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another."
What does the German word "der Angeklagter" mean?▼
The German word "der Angeklagter" means "defendant" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Angeklagte bestritt alle Vorwürfe, die gegen ihn erhoben wurden." (which translates as "The accused denied all allegations made against him.").
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