German Conversation · Level 104
57 words
German word
Vernehmung
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈneːmʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounquestioning
Example
Die Vernehmung des Zeugen begann um zehn Uhr.
The questioning of the witness began at ten o'clock.
More examples
Bei der Vernehmung stellte der Anwalt Klarstellungen.
During the questioning, the lawyer provided clarifications.
Core concept
A witness sits before an investigator or court official while answers are entered into an official record.
Common phrases
freiwillige Vernehmung
voluntary questioning
telefonische Vernehmung
telephone questioning
Similar words
Befragung: Asking questions to obtain information from someone.
Verhör: Intensive questioning aimed at obtaining a confession or detailed statement.
Anhörung: A formal hearing to record a party's or witness's views or testimony.
Definition in German
ein im Ermittlungs- oder Gerichtsverfahren durchgeführtes, oft protokolliertes Verfahren zur Befragung von Zeugen oder Beteiligten
Word origin
The noun is formed from vernehmen, meaning to hear or question, with -ung marking the act or process.
Usage tips
- Although interview can translate Vernehmung in some contexts, the German word normally signals police or court procedure rather than a job interview.
Other meanings
- interviewnoun
Related words
- vernehmenquestionverb
- Vernehmungsprotokollquestioning recordnoun