detainee in German
detainee in German is Häftling, Gefangener — detainee means a person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
detainee in German
Häftling
Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
Gefangener
Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
What does "detainee" mean?
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noun A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
"The detainees were held at the facility for months awaiting trial."
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detainee in a sentence
- The detainees were held at the facility for months awaiting trial.
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What is "detainee" in German?
"detainee" in German is Häftling, Gefangener. detainee means: A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
How do you use "detainee" in a sentence?
Example: "The detainees were held at the facility for months awaiting trial." In German, "detainee" is Häftling, Gefangener.
Are there other ways to say "detainee" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "detainee": Häftling, Gefangener.
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