This is the 3392nd most frequent German word.
häftlinge
Prisoners.
In this sentence, 'Häftlinge' refers to individuals incarcerated in a prison or detention facility.
Die Häftlinge protestierten gegen die schlechten Bedingungen im Gefängnis.
The prisoners protested against the poor conditions in the prison.
Here, 'Häftlinge' is used to describe individuals who have previously been incarcerated.
Ehemalige Häftlinge erzählten ihre Geschichten in einem Buchprojekt.
Former prisoners shared their stories in a book project.
In this context, 'Häftlinge' denotes current inmates whose rights are being legally addressed.