German word

inhaftiert

Pronunciation

IPA/ɪnhaˈftiːɐ̯t/

Meaning

  • adjectiveimprisoned

Example

Der Angeklagte ist inhaftiert.

The defendant is imprisoned.

Illustration for inhaftiert (imprisoned)

More examples

Viele Menschen glauben, er sei zu Unrecht inhaftiert.

Many people believe that he is wrongfully imprisoned.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • zu Unrecht inhaftiert

    wrongfully imprisoned

  • inhaftiert bleiben

    remain imprisoned

Similar words

verhaftet: Detained by police following an arrest.
eingesperrt: Trapped or confined in an enclosed place with no free way out.
verurteilt: Convicted in court and ordered to undergo a punishment.

Definition in German

Durch Polizei oder Justiz in Haft gehalten sein; sich in staatlicher Haft befinden

Word origin

Inhaftiert is the past participle of inhaftieren, formed with in- and Haft, a German noun for custody or imprisonment.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • detainedadjective

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