illegal

adjective

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forbidden

prohibited

not allowed

illegal

illicit

undeclared

unlawful

punishable

liable to prosecution

criminal

not permitted

Synonyms and Related Words for illegal

verboten untersagt nicht gestattet unzulässig schwarz ungesetzlich unerlaubt gesetzwidrig rechtswidrig strafbar nicht erlaubt

Definition of "illegal" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "illegal" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Gegen ein Gesetz verstoßend; nicht gesetzlich erlaubt.

DE: “Das ist illegal.”
A1
EN: “That is illegal.”

DE: “In vielen Ländern ist das Rauchen in Restaurants illegal.”
A2
EN: “In many countries, smoking in restaurants is illegal.”

DE: “Der illegale Handel mit geschützten Tierarten ist ein großes Problem.”
B1
EN: “The illegal trade in protected animal species is a major problem.”

Words Similar in Spelling to illegal

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