internieren
Translation
to intern, to confine
Examples
Man internierte die Kriegsgefangenen in einem Lager.
The prisoners of war were interned in a camp.
Die Regierung beschloss, die Verdächtigen zu internieren.
The government decided to intern the suspects.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to intern (sb.) The state interned the enemy aliens.
((sb.)) ((in sth.)) to intern (sb.) in (sth.) They were interned in a camp.
Similar Words
einsperren (to lock up), inhaftieren (to imprison), festsetzen (to detain)
Etymology
From Latin 'internus' (internal, inward). The idea is to confine someone 'internally' within a country or camp.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'internment' or 'internal'. It means to keep someone 'internal' to a specific place, not letting them out.