penitentiary in Danish
penitentiary in Danish is pønitentiær, straffe — penitentiary means a state or federal prison, especially one for people convicted of serious crimes.
penitentiary in Danish
pønitentiær
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
straffe
Of or relating to the punishment of criminals.
What does "penitentiary" mean?
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noun A state or federal prison, especially one for people convicted of serious crimes.
"He was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary."
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adj Relating to punishment of criminals or to prisons.
"The state overhauled its penitentiary system after years of overcrowding."
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penitentiary in a sentence
- He was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary.
- The penitentiary sits on the edge of town, ringed by high fences.
- The state overhauled its penitentiary system after years of overcrowding.
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What is "penitentiary" in Danish?
"penitentiary" in Danish is pønitentiær, straffe. penitentiary means: A state or federal prison, especially one for people convicted of serious crimes.
How do you use "penitentiary" in a sentence?
Example: "He was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary." In Danish, "penitentiary" is pønitentiær, straffe.
Are there other ways to say "penitentiary" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "penitentiary": pønitentiær, straffe.
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