English–German
“captivity” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/gəˈfaŋənʃaft/
Example
Nach der Schlacht geriet er in die Gefangenschaft.
After the battle, he was taken captive.
How to say “captivity” in German
“Captivity” in German is Gefangenschaft.
A captured person is kept apart from ordinary life until release, whether the restraint comes from captors or authorities.
Example sentences with Gefangenschaft
Die Geiseln lebten monatelang in Gefangenschaft.
The hostages lived in captivity for months.
Tips for using Gefangenschaft
- German uses in Gefangenschaft for being in captivity, while imprisonment in a particular facility is more specifically expressed with im Gefängnis.