begangenen

Begangenen is a German adjective form derived from the past participle begangen of the verb begehen, meaning “committed” or “perpetrated.” It is used to describe acts or crimes that have already occurred and is typically placed before a noun in attributive position, for example die begangenen Verbrechen or die begangenen Straftaten. It is not a standalone noun in standard usage; when used in prose it normally remains an adjective.

In German grammar, begangen functions as the base participle and is declined to agree with the noun it modifies. In the singular neuter, das begangene Verbrechen means “the committed crime.” In the plural, die begangenen Verbrechen means “the committed crimes.” The form begangene appears in other gender-number combinations (for example die begangene Tat, plural die begangenen Taten) depending on the noun it accompanies.

Usage and connotation: begangen is common in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts where offenses have already been committed. It conveys factual reporting of actions that have occurred, rather than speculation about intent. It should be distinguished from begehen as a verb (to commit) and Begehung as a noun (the act of committing).

See also: begehen, begangen, Begehung, Verbrechen, Straftat, Täter.

Begangenen, when encountered, is most likely part of a larger phrase describing previously committed acts, rather than a stand-alone term.