verdachte /vərdˈɑxtə/ · zelfstandig naamwoord en werkwoord · CEFR B2. Dutch translation of "suspect".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: verdachte
  • Language: Dutch
  • Meaning: suspect
  • IPA: /vərdˈɑxtə/
  • CEFR Level: B2
  • Part of speech: zelfstandig naamwoord en werkwoord
  • Topic: Dutch Oordeel en Verzoening
  • Image:Photo of verdachte (Dutch)

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Example Sentences

  • De verdachte werd door de politie urenlang verhoord op het bureau. English: The suspect was questioned by the police for hours at the station.
  • Wij verdachten hem niet, omdat hij een sterk alibi had. English: We did not suspect him because he had a strong alibi.
  • Mijn buurvrouw verdacht haar man al maanden van een leugen. English: My neighbour had suspected her husband of lying for months.

When and How to Use "verdachte"

Use "verdachte" when you want to talk about "suspect" in Dutch. It functions as "zelfstandig naamwoord en werkwoord". In SmartWords it is linked to the Dutch Oordeel en Verzoening topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Dutch study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "verdachte" mean in Dutch?

"verdachte" is the Dutch word for "suspect".

What CEFR level is "verdachte"?

"verdachte" is tagged at CEFR B2 in SmartWords Dutch vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "verdachte"?

"verdachte" is tagged as a zelfstandig naamwoord en werkwoord in SmartWords.

Can you show "verdachte" in a sentence?

De verdachte werd door de politie urenlang verhoord op het bureau.

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