Internierung
internment
The German word "Internierung" is a noun that means "internment". It is derived from the verb "internieren," which means "to intern" or "to confine". "Internierung" refers to the act of detaining or restricting the movement of individuals, often in a context where they are considered a threat to security or during times of war.
Similar words in German include "Festnahme" (arrest) and "Einsperren" (imprisonment). However, "Internierung" specifically implies a legal or governmental act of confinement often without trial, whereas "Festnahme" generally refers to a quick arrest typically as a result of a crime and may involve legal processes. "Einsperren" is more about the physical act of locking someone up, which can apply in broader contexts.
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Examples
Die Internierung der Gefangenen dauerte mehrere Monate.noun
The internment of the prisoners lasted several months.
Historiker sprechen oft über die Internierung während des Krieges.noun
Historians often speak about the internment during the war.
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