NOUN
Festnahme/ˈfɛstˌnaːmə/arrest; apprehension; detention
Festnahme is a German noun that means arrest, apprehension, or detention. It is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌnaːmə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Festnahmen".
Definitions
1.the act of arresting or taking someone into custody(law enforcement, legal)
a.the official act by police of taking a person into legal custody
Die Festnahme erfolgte noch am Tatort.—The arrest took place at the scene of the crime.
b.temporary deprivation of liberty by authorities
Nach einer kurzen Festnahme wurde der Verdächtige wieder freigelassen.—After a brief detention, the suspect was released again.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Festnahme | die Festnahmen |
| Genitive | der Festnahme | der Festnahmen |
| Dative | der Festnahme | den Festnahmen |
| Accusative | die Festnahme | die Festnahmen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Festnahme" mean in English?
- "Festnahme" means arrest, apprehension, or detention. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Festnahme"?
- "Festnahme" is pronounced /ˈfɛstˌnaːmə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Festnahme" der, die, or das?
- "Festnahme" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Festnahme"?
- The plural of "Festnahme" is "Festnahmen".
- What part of speech is "Festnahme"?
- "Festnahme" is a noun in German.
