coldcases

This is the 7579th most frequent Dutch word.


coldcases

Unsolved criminal cases that remain open due to lack of evidence or leads.


Used as a technical term referring to unsolved criminal investigations.

De politie werkt aan het oplossen van oude coldcases.

The police are working on solving old cold cases.


Used in a narrative context referring to the concept in fiction or entertainment.

Bij detectiveverhalen zijn coldcases vaak erg spannend.

In detective stories, cold cases are often very thrilling.


Used in a descriptive context to talk about historical cases that are eventually resolved.

Sommige coldcases worden pas na tientallen jaren opgelost.

Some cold cases are only solved after decades.