prison in German
prison in German is Gefängnis, Knast, Kerker — prison means a secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
prison in German
Gefängnis
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Knast
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Kerker
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Zuchthaus
A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
Gefangenschaft
(uncountable) Confinement in prison.
Haft
(uncountable) Confinement in prison.
What does "prison" mean?
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noun A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
"He was sent to prison for armed robbery."
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noun Any situation or place that feels confining or inescapable, even without literal bars.
"For her, the small town felt like a prison."
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prison in a sentence
- He was sent to prison for armed robbery.
- The new facility can hold over a thousand prisoners.
- For her, the small town felt like a prison.
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What is "prison" in German?
"prison" in German is Gefängnis, Knast, Kerker. prison means: A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
How do you use "prison" in a sentence?
Example: "He was sent to prison for armed robbery." In German, "prison" is Gefängnis, Knast, Kerker.
Are there other ways to say "prison" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "prison": Gefängnis, Knast, Kerker, Zuchthaus, Gefangenschaft, Haft.
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