No. 207 in Dutch
verdachte
The Dutch word "verdachte" means "suspect" in English.
In a sentence
De verdachte werd gearresteerd door de politie.
The suspect was arrested by the police.
In this sentence, 'verdachte' is used as a noun to refer to an individual who is suspected of involvement in a crime.
Die situatie ziet er verdacht uit.
That situation looks suspicious.
'Verdacht' here is an adjective meaning suspicious, indicating that the situation appears questionable or concerning.
Hij verdacht zijn collega van stelen.
He suspected his colleague of stealing.
Here, 'verdacht' serves as a past tense form of the verb 'verdenken,' meaning 'to suspect,' and shows action attributed to the subject of the sentence.
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