English–German
“imprisonment” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/haft/
Example
Er sitzt seit Januar in Haft.
He has been in prison since January.
How to say “imprisonment” in German
“Imprisonment” in German is Haft.
An official lock keeps someone under state control instead of allowing normal freedom of movement.
Example sentences with Haft
Sie fürchtete, in Haft zu geraten.
She feared being taken into custody.
Tips for using Haft
- The common phrase jemanden in Haft nehmen means to place someone in custody, while jemanden verhaften means to arrest someone.