This is the 4678th most frequent Korean word.
검거했다
"Arrested"
In this sentence, "검거했다" means "apprehended" or "caught," used in the formal context of law enforcement capturing a suspect.
경찰은 용의자를 검거했다.
The police apprehended the suspect.
Here, "검거했다" is used to convey the act of capturing or arresting someone, specifically referring to a thief in a straightforward factual statement.
도둑을 검거했다는 소식을 들었다.
I heard the news that the thief was apprehended.
In this scenario, "검거했다" emphasizes the swiftness and efficiency in the act of apprehension, reflecting on the subject's quick action.