Translation of German word "Krimi" to English
derKrimi
Meaning
NounSomething that thrills.
How to use
Krimi ('crime story / thriller / detective story') is a masculine noun: der Krimi (plural: die Krimis). Short form of Kriminalroman or Kriminalfilm. Very popular genre in Germany.
🇬🇧 English
thriller
Example
Ich lese abends gerne einen spannenden Krimi im Bett.
I like reading a suspenseful crime novel in bed at night.
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Common phrases
- Krimi lesen / schauen— to read / watch a crime story
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Frequency rank: #1415 in German
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What is the definition of the German word "der Krimi"?▼
The German word "der Krimi" is defined as: "Something that thrills."
What does the German word "der Krimi" mean?▼
The German word "der Krimi" means "thriller" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Krimi"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Krimi"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Krimi" im Alltag." (which translates as "I like reading a suspenseful crime novel in bed at night.").
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