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detention in Dutch

detention in Dutch is hechtenis, detentie, houderschap — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

detention in Dutch

hechtenis
noun
detentie
noun
houderschap
noun

What does "detention" mean?

  1. noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
    "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing."
  2. noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
    "She got detention for talking back to the teacher."

detention in a sentence

  • He was held in detention for two months before the hearing.
  • She got detention for talking back to the teacher.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "detention" in Dutch?

"detention" in Dutch is hechtenis, detentie, houderschap. detention means: The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

How do you use "detention" in a sentence?

Example: "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing." In Dutch, "detention" is hechtenis, detentie, houderschap.

Are there other ways to say "detention" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "detention": hechtenis, detentie, houderschap.

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