impound in German
impound in German is konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen — impound means to seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
impound in German
konfiszieren
(transitive, law) To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.
beschlagnahmen
(transitive, law) To hold in the custody of a court or its delegate.
What does "impound" mean?
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verb To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
"Police impounded the car after finding it had no valid insurance."
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noun A place where impounded vehicles or property are stored.
"He had to pay a fee to get his van out of the impound."
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impound in a sentence
- Police impounded the car after finding it had no valid insurance.
- The airline impounded her luggage when the tags didn't match.
- He had to pay a fee to get his van out of the impound.
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What is "impound" in German?
"impound" in German is konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen. impound means: To seize and hold something officially, often as a penalty or for legal reasons.
How do you use "impound" in a sentence?
Example: "Police impounded the car after finding it had no valid insurance." In German, "impound" is konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen.
Are there other ways to say "impound" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "impound": konfiszieren, beschlagnahmen.
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