NOUN
Häftling/ˈhɛftlɪŋ/prisoner; inmate; detainee
Häftling is a German noun that means prisoner, inmate, or detainee. It is pronounced /ˈhɛftlɪŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Häftlinge".
Definitions
1.a person held in prison, especially as a result of legal sentence or detention(people; legal/prison)
a.a person who is serving a prison sentence
Die Häftlinge wurden morgens aus ihren Zellen geholt.—The prisoners were taken out of their cells in the morning.
b.a person detained without freedom, not always convicted
Der neue Häftling kommt aus einer anderen Stadt.—The new inmate comes from another city.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Häftling | die Häftlinge |
| Genitive | des Häftlings | der Häftlinge |
| Dative | dem Häftling | den Häftlingen |
| Accusative | den Häftling | die Häftlinge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Häftling" mean in English?
- "Häftling" means prisoner, inmate, or detainee. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Häftling"?
- "Häftling" is pronounced /ˈhɛftlɪŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Häftling" der, die, or das?
- "Häftling" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Häftling"?
- The plural of "Häftling" is "Häftlinge".
- What part of speech is "Häftling"?
- "Häftling" is a noun in German.
