NOUN
dieUntersuchungshaft/ʊntɐˈzuːxʊŋsˌhaft/pretrial detention; remand; investigative custody
Untersuchungshaft is a German noun that means pretrial detention, remand, or investigative custody. It is pronounced /ʊntɐˈzuːxʊŋsˌhaft/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.detention of a person pending investigation or trial by authorities(law)
a.time during which someone accused of a crime is held in custody before and during trial
Der Verdächtige befindet sich seit zwei Wochen in Untersuchungshaft.—The suspect has been in pretrial detention for two weeks.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Untersuchungshaft | — |
| Genitive | der Untersuchungshaft | — |
| Dative | der Untersuchungshaft | — |
| Accusative | die Untersuchungshaft | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Untersuchungshaft" mean in English?
- "Untersuchungshaft" means pretrial detention, remand, or investigative custody. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Untersuchungshaft"?
- "Untersuchungshaft" is pronounced /ʊntɐˈzuːxʊŋsˌhaft/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Untersuchungshaft" der, die, or das?
- "Untersuchungshaft" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Untersuchungshaft"?
- "Untersuchungshaft" is a noun in German.
