die Vernehmung
Translation
interrogation, questioning, hearing, examination
Examples
Die Vernehmung des Zeugen dauerte Stunden.
The witness's questioning lasted for hours.
Er wurde zur polizeilichen Vernehmung geladen.
He was summoned for police interrogation.
Grammar Patterns
the questioning of ((sb.)) Die Vernehmung des Angeklagten findet morgen statt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befragung, Anhörung, Verhör
Etymology
From the verb 'vernehmen' (to question, to hear). Composed of 'ver-' (prefix) and 'nehmen' (to take). The idea is 'to take in' what someone says.
Memory Tips
Think of a formal, official setting like a police station or courtroom where an official is 'taking' a statement.