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Häftling — meaning in English

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English meaning

detainee noun A person held in official custody, especially without being formally charged with a crime.
jailbird noun Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
prisoner noun Someone locked up in prison, whether awaiting trial or serving a sentence.

Senses

Häftling is used for these senses in English:

detainee Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement.
jailbird A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
prisoner A person incarcerated in a prison, while on trial or serving a sentence.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Gefangener Ex Knacki Ex-Häftling Knacki Knastbruder Knastologe Gefangene Strafgefangener Gefängnisinsasse