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juvie in German

juvie in German is Jugendknast — juvie means informal term for a juvenile detention centre, where young offenders are held.

juvie in German

Jugendknast
noun
(colloquial) Synonym of juvenile hall (youth detention centre).

What does "juvie" mean?

  1. noun Informal term for a juvenile detention centre, where young offenders are held.
    "He spent six months in juvie for the break-in."
  2. noun Informal term for a young offender or minor in trouble with the law.
    "The show follows a group of juvies trying to turn their lives around."
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juvie in a sentence

  • He spent six months in juvie for the break-in.
  • The show follows a group of juvies trying to turn their lives around.

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What is "juvie" in German?

"juvie" in German is Jugendknast. juvie means: Informal term for a juvenile detention centre, where young offenders are held.

How do you use "juvie" in a sentence?

Example: "He spent six months in juvie for the break-in." In German, "juvie" is Jugendknast.

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