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“interrogation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈhøːɐ̯/

Example

Mehrere Verhöre dauerten lange.

Several interrogations lasted a long time.

Illustration for Verhör (interrogation)

How to say “interrogation” in German

“Interrogation” in German is Verhör.

A tense exchange in which authorities test a person's story against known evidence.

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

Example sentences with Verhör

Die Polizei führte ein Verhör mit dem Zeugen.

The police conducted an interrogation of the witness.

Tips for using Verhör

  • Verhör is strongly associated with police or judicial proceedings, while Befragung is broader and more neutral.

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