No. 14,491 in German
kriminelle
"Kriminelle" means "criminals" in English.
In a sentence
Die kriminelle Handlung wurde von der Polizei untersucht.
The criminal act was investigated by the police.
In this sentence, 'kriminelle' is used as an adjective describing 'Handlung' (act), indicating its illegal nature.
Die Kriminellen planten, in das Museum einzubrechen.
The criminals planned to break into the museum.
Here, 'Kriminellen' is a noun referring to persons committing crimes, in its plural form and in a nominative case.
Er wurde verdächtigt, kriminelle Absichten zu haben.
He was suspected of having criminal intentions.
'Kriminelle', functioning as an adjective here, describes 'Absichten' (intentions), emphasizing their unlawful character.
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