confiscate in German
confiscate in German is konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen — confiscate means to officially take away someone's property, often as a punishment or under legal authority.
confiscate in German
konfiszieren
(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
beschlagnahmen
(transitive) To use one's authority to lay claim to and separate a possession from its holder.
What does "confiscate" mean?
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verb To officially take away someone's property, often as a punishment or under legal authority.
"The teacher confiscated his phone during the exam."
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confiscate in a sentence
- The teacher confiscated his phone during the exam.
- Customs officers confiscated the smuggled goods.
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What is "confiscate" in German?
"confiscate" in German is konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen. confiscate means: To officially take away someone's property, often as a punishment or under legal authority.
How do you use "confiscate" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher confiscated his phone during the exam." In German, "confiscate" is konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen.
Are there other ways to say "confiscate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "confiscate": konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen.
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