Vocabulary
vorbestraft
/ˈfoːɐ̯bəˌʃtʁaːft/· adjective
having a criminal record, previously convicted
Vorbestraft — someone who has been convicted before; it matters for the sentence and shows up in the Führungszeugnis that some employers ask for.
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- vorbestraft — not gradable (but: mehrfach vorbestraft)
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vorbestraft
having a criminal record
Der Angeklagte ist nicht vorbestraft.
The accused has no previous convictions.
Word family
vorbestraftdie Vorstrafethe previous convictionbestrafento punishdas Vorstrafenregisterthe criminal record
Common combinations
- nicht vorbestraft seinto have no criminal record
- mehrfach vorbestraftwith several previous convictions
- einschlägig vorbestraftwith relevant previous convictions
Real examples
- Weil die Frau nicht vorbestraft war, kam sie mit einer Geldstrafe davon.Because the woman had no criminal record, she got off with a fine.
- Der Täter ist wegen ähnlicher Delikte einschlägig vorbestraft.The offender has previous convictions for similar offences.
- Wer vorbestraft ist, hat es bei der Jobsuche oft schwer.People with a criminal record often have a hard time looking for a job.
