VERB
verhaften/fɛɐ̯ˈhaftn̩/to arrest; to detain
verhaften is a German verb that means to arrest or to detain. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhaftn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "verhaftete" and the past participle is "verhaftet".
Definitions
1.to take someone into custody by legal authority (usually police)(law enforcement)
a.to arrest someone, typically due to suspicion of a crime
Die Polizei verhaftete den Verdächtigen noch am Tatort.—The police arrested the suspect right at the scene of the crime.
b.to detain someone officially
Der Demonstrant wurde wegen Widerstands gegen die Staatsgewalt verhaftet.—The protester was detained for resisting state authority.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | verhaften |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | verhafte |
| Present (du) | verhaftest |
| Present (er/sie/es) | verhaftet |
| Preterite (ich) | verhaftete |
| Participle II | verhaftet |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | verhaftete |
| Imperative (singular) | verhafte |
| Imperative (plural) | verhaftet |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verhaften" mean in English?
- "verhaften" means to arrest or to detain. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "verhaften"?
- "verhaften" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈhaftn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "verhaften"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "verhaften" is "verhaftet", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "verhaften"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "verhaften" becomes "verhaftete" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "verhaften"?
- "verhaften" is a verb in German.
