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.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Gefangener wurde in eine andere Zelle verlegt.The prisoner was moved to another cell.
  2. Ein Gefangener versuchte zu fliehen.A prisoner tried to escape.
  3. Der Gefangener hat seine Strafe akzeptiert.The prisoner accepted his sentence.

2.) "Being trapped or held captive"

"Gefangener", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er fühlte sich wie ein gefangener Vogel.He felt like a caged bird.
  2. Das Tier war in einem Netz gefangener.The animal was trapped in a net.
  3. Sie war in ihren Gedanken gefangener.She was trapped in her thoughts.
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