This is the 3278th most frequent Dutch word.
hechtenis
Detention or imprisonment.
In this sentence, 'hechtenis' refers to a legal detention or imprisonment as part of a sentence.
De verdachte werd veroordeeld tot een maand hechtenis.
The defendant was sentenced to one month of detention.
Here, 'hechtenis' signifies the period of detention or custody once it's finished.
Na zijn hechtenis had hij moeite om weer aan het normale leven te wennen.
After his custody, he found it difficult to adapt to normal life again.
In this case, 'hechtenis' is discussed as a potential legal decision, illustrating consideration of its applicability.