NOUN
Gefangener/ɡəˈfaŋənɐ/prisoner; captive; detainee
Gefangener is a German noun that means prisoner, captive, or detainee. It is pronounced /ɡəˈfaŋənɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.a person who is deprived of freedom, especially as a result of legal proceedings or military actions(law; general)
a.person in prison or detention center
Der Gefangene wurde nach zehn Jahren entlassen.—The prisoner was released after ten years.
b.person captured during war or by kidnappers
Die Soldaten nahmen viele Gefangene.—The soldiers took many prisoners.
Declension
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "Gefangener" mean in English?
- "Gefangener" means prisoner, captive, or detainee. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Gefangener"?
- "Gefangener" is pronounced /ɡəˈfaŋənɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Gefangener" der, die, or das?
- "Gefangener" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Gefangener"?
- "Gefangener" is a noun in German.
