der Gefangenenaustausch
Translation
prisoner exchange, exchange of prisoners
Examples
Der Gefangenenaustausch fand an der Grenze statt.
The prisoner exchange took place at the border.
Die Länder verhandelten über einen Gefangenenaustausch.
The countries negotiated a prisoner exchange.
Grammar Patterns
a prisoner exchange ((between+3)) a prisoner exchange between... The negotiations for a prisoner exchange between the two countries failed.
Similar Words
Tausch (swap), Handel (trade)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Gefangenen' (of prisoners) + 'Austausch' (exchange). 'Gefangener' comes from 'fangen' (to catch), and 'Austausch' from 'tauschen' (to exchange).
Memory Tips
Visualize two groups of prisoners ('Gefangene') being exchanged ('Austausch') across a border line. It's a literal combination of its parts.