English–German

“imprisoned” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnhaˈftiːɐ̯t/

Example

Der Angeklagte ist inhaftiert.

The defendant is imprisoned.

Illustration for inhaftiert (imprisoned)

How to say “imprisoned” in German

“Imprisoned” in German is inhaftiert.

A person sits behind locked doors, separated from ordinary life and unable to leave freely.

Full entry for inhaftiert: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with inhaftiert

Viele Menschen glauben, er sei zu Unrecht inhaftiert.

Many people believe that he is wrongfully imprisoned.

Tips for using inhaftiert

  • Inhaftiert is formal and can describe pretrial detention as well as imprisonment after conviction, so it does not by itself indicate guilt.

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