Gefangener Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Gefangener" is mainly used as noun meaning "prisoner", "captive" or "inmate". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "Gefangener"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Gefangener
- Plural: die Gefangenen
Meanings of "Gefangener" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "A person held in prison"
"Gefangener", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Person deprived of liberty, usually in a prison."
- Translation(s): prisoner, captive, inmate
- Synonym(s): Häftling, Insasse
- Antonym(s): Freier, Entlassener
- Related word(s): Gefängnis, Haft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Gefangener wurde in eine andere Zelle verlegt.
- Ein Gefangener versuchte zu fliehen.
- Der Gefangener hat seine Strafe akzeptiert.
2.) "Being trapped or held captive"
"Gefangener", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "To be trapped or held without freedom."
- Translation(s): captured, trapped, captive, imprisoned
- Synonym(s): eingesperrt, gefesselt
- Antonym(s): frei, losgelassen
- Related word(s): fangen, Gefangenschaft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er fühlte sich wie ein gefangener Vogel.
- Das Tier war in einem Netz gefangener.
- Sie war in ihren Gedanken gefangener.
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