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illegal
illegal
The German word for 'illegal' is 'illegal'. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe actions or activities that are against the law or not allowed.
Example sentences using: illegal
Es ist illegal, durch rote Ampeln zu fahren.
It is illegal to drive through red lights.
This phrase uses 'illegal' to describe driving through red lights, highlighting that such action is against the law.
Die illegale Müllentsorgung wird streng bestraft.
Illegal waste disposal is strictly punished.
In this context, 'illegal' is used in relation to waste disposal, emphasizing that this activity, if done wrong, is punishable by law.
Er beteiligt sich an illegalen Aktivitäten.
He engages in illegal activities.
This statement uses 'illegal' to describe the nature of the activities someone is engaged in, which implies that these activities are in violation of the law.