How is the word verhaften translated from German to English

English translation
Arrest
verb

Jemanden als Verdächtigen zur Polizei bringen.

To take someone to the police as a suspect.

Examples with “verhaften”

See how the word “verhaften” is used in sentences

  • Die Polizei verhaftete den Dieb. — The police arrested the thief.

  • Nach seiner Verhaftung blieb er zwei Tage in Gewahrsam. — He was under arrest for two days.

  • Beamte können einen Fahrer wegen gefährlichen Fahrens verhaften. — Officers can arrest a driver for dangerous driving.

  • Die Verhaftung geschah früh am Morgen. — The arrest happened early in the morning.

  • Haben sie am Tatort jemanden verhaftet? — Did they arrest anyone at the scene?

  • Die Beamten nahmen die Verhaftung ohne Zwischenfälle vor. — Officers made an arrest without any trouble.

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