der Mithäftling

C1

cellmate

English meaning
cellmate
Gender
der — masculine

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Mithäftling in a sentence

Mein Mithäftling hat mich im Gefängnis unterstützt.

Word family

der Mithäftling is built from der Häftling (inmate/prisoner). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with Mithäftling

Questions about Mithäftling

Is it der, die or das Mithäftling?

It is der Mithäftling — Mithäftling is masculine.

What does Mithäftling mean in English?

der Mithäftling means "cellmate". For example: "Mein Mithäftling hat mich im Gefängnis unterstützt."

What level is Mithäftling in German?

Mithäftling is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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