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jailbird in German

jailbird in German is Häftling, Ex Knacki, Ex-Häftling — jailbird means someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.

jailbird in German

Häftling
noun
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
Ex Knacki
noun
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
Ex-Häftling
noun
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
Knacki
noun
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
Knastbruder
noun
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
Knastologe
noun
A prisoner or an ex-prisoner

What does "jailbird" mean?

  1. noun Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
    "The neighbors all knew he was a jailbird before he moved to town."
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jailbird in a sentence

  • The neighbors all knew he was a jailbird before he moved to town.

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What is "jailbird" in German?
"jailbird" in German is Häftling, Ex Knacki, Ex-Häftling. jailbird means: Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.
How do you use "jailbird" in a sentence?
Example: "The neighbors all knew he was a jailbird before he moved to town." In German, "jailbird" is Häftling, Ex Knacki, Ex-Häftling.
Are there other ways to say "jailbird" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "jailbird": Häftling, Ex Knacki, Ex-Häftling, Knacki, Knastbruder, Knastologe.
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