noun
die Verhaftung, -en
arrest
Wenn die Polizei eine Person festnimmt und mitnimmt, weil sie vielleicht eine Straftat begangen hat.
The German word "Verhaftung" is a noun meaning "arrest".
- It is made up of:
- "Haft" — meaning detention or custody.
- The prefix "Ver-" often forms nouns or verbs expressing a process or result.
Similar words:
- Festnahme — apprehension or seizure
- Inhaftierung — imprisonment or incarceration
Difference:
- Verhaftung refers specifically to the legal act of arresting someone.
- Festnahme is often used similarly but can imply a more immediate or informal detention.
- Inhaftierung refers to the longer-term imprisonment following arrest.
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Examples
Die Verhaftung des Verdächtigen erfolgt heute.noun
The arrest of the suspect is taking place today.
Während der Verhaftung blieben viele Menschen ruhig.noun
During the arrest many people remained calm.
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