die Gefangennahme
Translation
capture, apprehension
Examples
Die Gefangennahme des Spions war ein großer Erfolg.
The capture of the spy was a great success.
Er leistete bei seiner Gefangennahme keinen Widerstand.
He offered no resistance during his capture.
Grammar Patterns
the capture ((of sb.)) the capture of... The capture of the criminal was shown on TV.
Similar Words
Verhaftung (arrest), Festnahme (arrest)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gefangen' (captured) + 'Nahme' (taking). 'Nahme' is an old noun form of 'nehmen' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the act of 'taking' ('Nahme' from 'nehmen') someone to make them a prisoner ('Gefangen'). It describes the action of capturing.