Der Gefangene
Example: Der Gefangene wurde nach dem Krieg freigelassen.
Definition
"Der Gefangene" refers to a prisoner or captive, someone who is confined or held under arrest, especially in a historical context such as wartime. For example, "Der Gefangene wurde nach dem Krieg freigelassen" means the prisoner was released after the war.
Etymology
The word "der Gefangene" comes from the German verb "fangen," meaning to catch or capture. It originally referred to someone who has been caught or taken prisoner. Did you know that "fangen" is related to the English word "fang," which comes from the same Germanic root?
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