English–German
“arrest” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfɛstˌnaːmə/
Example
In der Nacht gab es zwei Festnahmen.
There were two arrests during the night.
How to say “arrest” in German
“Arrest” in German is Festnahme.
Police secure control of a person at the scene so that suspicion or evidence can be investigated.
Example sentences with Festnahme
Während der Festnahme kam es zu einem Tumult.
During the arrest, there was a commotion.
Tips for using Festnahme
- The related verb festnehmen takes an accusative object, and its separable prefix appears at the end of a main clause, as in Die Polizei nahm ihn fest.
Other German words for “arrest”
Die Polizei verhaftet den Dieb.
The police arrest the thief.
Die Verhaftung des Verdächtigen erfolgte gestern.
The suspect's arrest took place yesterday.
Die Polizei nimmt den Verdächtigen fest.
The police are arresting the suspect.