English–German
“pretrial detention” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ʊntɐˈzuːxʊŋsˌhaft/
Example
Die Dauer der Untersuchungshaft betrug drei Monate.
The period of pretrial detention was three months.
How to say “pretrial detention” in German
“Pretrial detention” in German is Untersuchungshaft.
A person is held in custody while authorities investigate a suspected offence, before a court has imposed a sentence.
Example sentences with Untersuchungshaft
Das Gericht ordnete keine Verlängerung der Untersuchungshaft an.
The court did not order an extension of the pretrial detention.
Tips for using Untersuchungshaft
- Untersuchungshaft is a feminine noun, and the standard phrase is in Untersuchungshaft sitzen, meaning to be held in pretrial detention.