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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
noun
Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
Gefangener
noun
Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.

What does "detainee" mean?

  1. 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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