jail in Finnish
jail in Finnish is vankila, tyrmä, poliisivankila — jail means a building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
jail in Finnish
vankila
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
tyrmä
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
poliisivankila
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
putka
A place or institution for the confinement of persons held against their will in lawful custody or detention, especially (in US usage) a place where people are held for minor offenses or with reference to some future judicial proceeding.
pidätys
(uncountable) Confinement in a jail.
vankeus
(uncountable) Confinement in a jail.
väliaikainen kilpailurajoitus myynnin jälkeen
(horse racing, uncountable) The condition created by the requirement that a horse claimed in a claiming race not be run at another track for some period of time (usually 30 days).
vankila
In dodgeball and related games, the area where players who have been struck by the ball are confined.
What does "jail" mean?
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noun A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
"He spent the night in the local jail after the bar fight."
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verb To put someone in a jail or otherwise deprive them of freedom.
"The judge jailed him for six months for the assault."
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jail in a sentence
- He spent the night in the local jail after the bar fight.
- She was released from jail after her bail was posted.
- The judge jailed him for six months for the assault.
- The magistrate jailed the thief for three months.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "jail" in Finnish?
"jail" in Finnish is vankila, tyrmä, poliisivankila. jail means: A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
How do you use "jail" in a sentence?
Example: "He spent the night in the local jail after the bar fight." In Finnish, "jail" is vankila, tyrmä, poliisivankila.
Are there other ways to say "jail" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "jail": vankila, tyrmä, poliisivankila, putka, pidätys, vankeus.
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