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dungeon in German

dungeon in German is Kerker, Verlies, Donjon — dungeon means a dark, often underground prison cell, typically found beneath an old castle.

dungeon in German

Kerker
noun
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
Verlies
noun
An underground prison or vault, typically built underneath a castle.
Donjon
noun
(obsolete) The main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon.

What does "dungeon" mean?

  1. noun A dark, often underground prison cell, typically found beneath an old castle.
    "The prisoners were dragged down into the castle's dungeon."
  2. noun In video games, an area full of enemies, hazards, and treasure that players must fight through.
    "The party spent hours clearing the final dungeon before facing the boss."
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dungeon in a sentence

  • The prisoners were dragged down into the castle's dungeon.
  • Tourists can still visit the damp stone dungeon under the fortress.
  • The party spent hours clearing the final dungeon before facing the boss.

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What is "dungeon" in German?

"dungeon" in German is Kerker, Verlies, Donjon. dungeon means: A dark, often underground prison cell, typically found beneath an old castle.

How do you use "dungeon" in a sentence?

Example: "The prisoners were dragged down into the castle's dungeon." In German, "dungeon" is Kerker, Verlies, Donjon.

Are there other ways to say "dungeon" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "dungeon": Kerker, Verlies, Donjon.

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