noun
die Festnahme, -n
arrest
Wenn die Polizei eine Person stoppt und mitnimmt, weil sie denkt, dass sie etwas Verbotenes getan hat.
The German word "Festnahme" is a noun that means "arrest". It is composed of "fest", meaning "firm" or "secure," and "nehmen", which means "to take." "Festnahme" refers specifically to the act of taking a person into custody, typically by law enforcement.
Similar words in German include "Verhaftung" (detention) and "Arrest" (arrest in a specific legal context).
Difference:
- Verhaftung often indicates a more formal legal process related to detention, typically after slight investigation or formality, while Festnahme generally refers to the immediate act of apprehending someone, especially in the act of committing a crime.
- Arrest can sometimes mean being held in custody after the fact but with varying degrees of process involved.
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Examples
Die Festnahme des Verdächtigen erfolgte schnell.noun
The arrest of the suspect happened quickly.
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