This is the 3881st most frequent German word.
straftat
An unlawful act or criminal offense.
In this sentence, 'Straftat' denotes a criminal action or offense that is subject to investigation by authorities.
Die Straftat wurde von der Polizei untersucht.
The criminal offense was investigated by the police.
Here, 'Straftat' refers to an act whose gravity is emphasized, pointing to a serious violation of the law.
Er beging eine schwere Straftat.
He committed a serious criminal offense.
In this context, 'Straftat' is used to specify the particular crime evidenced by the findings.