die Verhaftung
Translation
arrest, detention, apprehension
Examples
Die Polizei nahm eine Verhaftung vor.
The police made an arrest.
Es gab mehrere Verhaftungen nach der Demonstration.
There were several arrests after the demonstration.
Der Grund für die Verhaftung war Diebstahl.
The reason for the arrest was theft.
Grammar Patterns
to ((make)) an arrest to make an arrest The police made the arrest of the suspect.
to ((lead)) to an arrest to lead to an arrest The investigation led to the arrest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Festnahme, Inhaftierung; Antonyms: Freilassung (release)
Etymology
From the verb 'verhaften' (to arrest). 'ver-' indicates a process, and 'haften' means 'to stick, to be liable'. So, to make someone 'stick' to the law.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the word 'Haft' (custody). 'Verhaftung' is the act of putting someone into 'Haft'.