verhaftet
arrested
Von der Polizei festgehalten und mitgenommen, weil jemand etwas gegen das Gesetz getan haben soll.
The German word "verhaftet" is an adjective meaning "arrested" or "detained". It is the past participle of the verb "verhaften", which means "to arrest".
- Root: haften – to stick or adhere (here in legal sense linked to holding or detaining).
- Prefix: ver- – often indicates a completed action or change of state.
Similar words:
- festgenommen – taken into custody
- inhaftiert – incarcerated, imprisoned
- verpflichtet – (not related, means obligated)
Differences:
- "verhaftet" specifically refers to official arrest by law enforcement.
- "festgenommen" is similar but can imply a temporary or preliminary detention.
- "inhaftiert" focuses more on imprisonment or incarceration after arrest.
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Examples
Er wird gerade von der Polizei verhaftet.adjective
He is being arrested by the police right now.
Die verhafteten Männer warten nun auf ihren Anwalt.adjective
The arrested men are now waiting for their lawyer.
Alle verhafteten Personen müssen ihre Handys abgeben.adjective
All arrested persons must hand in their cell phones.
Sie erkannte den verhafteten Mann auf dem Foto.adjective
She recognized the arrested man in the photo.
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