Englische Vokabeln für Umweltthemen: climate change, global warming, environment, pollution, sustainability, renewable, ecosystem. Recycling und Abfall, erneuerbare Energien und Begriffe aus Diskussionen.
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150 englische Wörter: Polizei, Kriminalität und Sicherheit
Englische Vokabeln rund um Kriminalität: crime, police, officer, detective, suspect, victim, witness, criminal. Die Sprache der Nachrichten, die juristischen Begriffe und die Anzeige auf der Wache.
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Meaning
crimeThe crime rate has dropped significantly this year
Verbrechen; Kriminalität
policeThe police arrived at the scene within minutes
Polizei
officerThe officer asked the driver for identification
Beamter; Polizist
detectiveThe detective investigated the robbery for several weeks
Kriminalbeamter; Ermittler
suspectThe suspect was seen leaving the building at midnight
Verdächtiger
victimThe victim reported the incident to the police
Opfer
witnessThe witness described the thief to the police
Zeuge
criminalThe criminal was caught hiding in a nearby park
Verbrecher; Krimineller
thiefThe thief stole a wallet from the parked car
Dieb
robberThe robber demanded money from the store cashier
Räuber
burglarA burglar broke into the house while they slept
Einbrecher
murdererThe murderer was sentenced to life in prison
Mörder
gangThe gang was involved in drug trafficking activities
Bande; Gang
smugglerThe smuggler tried to cross the border at night
Schmuggler
fraudHe was convicted of financial fraud last year
Betrug; Betrüger
theftCar theft is a common problem in this area
Diebstahl
robberyThe bank robbery happened early Monday morning
Raub; Raubüberfall
burglaryA burglary was reported in our neighborhood yesterday
Einbruch
murderThe police are investigating a murder in the city
Mord
assaultHe was charged with assault after the bar fight
Überfall; Körperverletzung
kidnappingThe kidnapping case made national headlines last week
Entführung; Kidnapping
arsonArson is suspected as the cause of the fire
Brandstiftung
vandalismVandalism damaged several cars on our street overnight
Vandalismus
briberyThe politician was arrested on bribery charges
Bestechung
blackmailBlackmail is a serious criminal offense everywhere
Erpressung
shopliftingShe was caught shoplifting at the grocery store
Ladendiebstahl
pickpocketingPickpocketing is common in crowded tourist areas
Taschendiebstahl
cybercrimeCybercrime costs businesses billions of dollars each year
Cyberkriminalität
identity theftIdentity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes
Identitätsdiebstahl
drug traffickingDrug trafficking carries severe penalties in most countries
Drogenhandel
domestic violenceDomestic violence victims can call a special hotline
häusliche Gewalt
harassmentShe filed a complaint about workplace harassment
Belästigung
stalkingStalking is now recognized as a serious crime
Stalking; Nachstellung
arrestThe police made three arrests during the protest
Verhaftung; verhaften
handcuffsThe officer put handcuffs on the suspect immediately
Handschellen
interrogationThe interrogation lasted for over five hours
Verhör; Vernehmung
confessionThe suspect made a full confession to the police
Geständnis
investigationThe investigation into the fraud is still ongoing
Ermittlung; Untersuchung
evidenceThe forensic team collected evidence at the crime scene
Beweise; Beweismittel
fingerprintPolice found fingerprints on the broken window glass
Fingerabdruck
DNADNA evidence helped identify the real criminal
DNA
forensicThe forensic lab analyzed the blood samples carefully
forensisch; kriminaltechnisch
crime sceneOfficers sealed off the crime scene with yellow tape
Tatort
clueThe detective found a crucial clue at the scene
Hinweis; Spur
motiveThe police are still trying to determine the motive
Motiv; Beweggrund
alibiThe suspect provided a strong alibi for that night
Alibi
surveillanceSurveillance cameras recorded the entire incident outside
Überwachung
undercoverAn undercover officer infiltrated the criminal gang
verdeckt; Undercover-
patrolOfficers patrol this neighborhood every night now
Streife; patrouillieren
sirenWe heard police sirens outside our window
Sirene
badgeThe officer showed his badge at the door
Dienstmarke; Abzeichen
uniformAll officers must wear their uniform on duty
Uniform; Dienstkleidung
squad carThe squad car pulled over near the suspect
Streifenwagen
police stationThey took the suspect to the police station
Polizeiwache; Polizeirevier
precinctReport the crime at your local precinct office
Revier; Bezirk
headquartersThe investigation is led from police headquarters
Hauptquartier; Zentrale
warrantThe judge issued a warrant for his arrest
Haftbefehl
search warrantPolice need a search warrant to enter your home
Durchsuchungsbefehl
reportShe filed a police report about the stolen bike
Anzeige; Bericht
complaintHe filed a formal complaint against the company
Beschwerde; Anzeige
911Call 911 immediately if you see something suspicious
Notruf
emergencyIn case of emergency dial the local emergency number
Notfall
dispatchDispatch sent two patrol cars to the location
Leitstelle; entsenden
courtThe case will be heard in court next month
Gericht
judgeThe judge sentenced the defendant to five years
Richter
juryThe jury found the defendant not guilty of murder
Geschworene; Jury
lawyerThe suspect asked to speak with a lawyer first
Anwalt; Rechtsanwalt
prosecutorThe prosecutor presented strong evidence against the accused
Staatsanwalt
defendantThe defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges
Angeklagter
trialThe trial is expected to last about two weeks
Gerichtsverhandlung; Prozess
verdictThe jury reached a guilty verdict after two days
Urteil; Verdikt
sentenceThe judge gave a harsh sentence for the crime
Urteil; Strafe
fineHe paid a fine for illegal parking downtown
Geldstrafe; Bußgeld
bailThe family paid bail to get him out
Kaution
paroleHe was released on parole after serving ten years
Bewährung; bedingte Entlassung
probationShe received two years of probation for the offense
Bewährung; Probezeit
prisonThe criminal was sent to prison for robbery
Gefängnis
jailHe spent the night in jail after his arrest
Gefängnis; Haftanstalt
inmateThe prison has over five hundred inmates currently
Häftling; Insasse
cellThe suspect was held in a small jail cell
Zelle; Gefängniszelle
community serviceThe judge ordered two hundred hours of community service
Sozialarbeit; gemeinnützige Arbeit
chargeThe police dropped all charges due to lack of evidence
Anklage
guiltyThe jury found the man guilty of theft
schuldig
innocentShe was proven innocent after new evidence appeared
unschuldig
convictThe court convicted him of tax fraud
Verurteilter; verurteilen
acquitThe jury acquitted the defendant of all charges
freisprechen
testifyThe witness was called to testify in court
aussagen; bezeugen
pleaHe entered a guilty plea to avoid trial
Plädoyer; Aussage vor Gericht
appealThe defense team plans to file an appeal
Berufung; Einspruch
lawsuitShe filed a lawsuit against the negligent driver
Klage; Gerichtsverfahren
testimonyHer testimony helped the jury reach a quick verdict
Aussage; Zeugenaussage
oathEach witness must speak under oath in court
Eid; Schwur
safetyPublic safety is the top priority of the city
Sicherheit
securityThe building has twenty-four-hour security at the entrance
Sicherheit; Bewachung
guardThe security guard checked everyone's identification at the door
Wachmann; Wächter
alarmThe alarm went off when someone opened the window
Alarm; Alarmanlage
lockAlways lock the door when you leave the house
Schloss; abschließen
CCTVCCTV footage helped police identify the suspect quickly
Überwachungskamera
pepper sprayShe carries pepper spray for personal safety at night
Pfefferspray
self-defenseLearning self-defense can help you feel more confident
Selbstverteidigung
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