This is the 8122nd most frequent German word.
indiz
Clue or evidence.
Here, 'Indiz' is used as a noun meaning 'indication' or 'clue' in a criminal investigation.
Das Wetter am Tag des Verbrechens war ein Indiz für den Täter.
The weather on the day of the crime was an indication of the perpetrator.
In this sentence, 'Indiz' functions as a noun referring to 'indication' or 'sign' of a particular condition.
Der Experte erklärte, dass bestimmte Verhaltensweisen ein Indiz für Stress sein könnten.
The expert explained that certain behaviors could indicate stress.
Here, 'Indizien' is the plural form of 'Indiz', used to mean multiple clues or evidence pieces.