jail in Greek
jail in Greek is φυλακή, δεσμωτήριο, φυλάκιση — jail means a building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
jail in Greek
φυλακή
Pronounced: fylaki
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.
δεσμωτήριο
Pronounced: desmotirio
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.
φυλάκιση
Pronounced: fylakisi
(uncountable) Confinement in a jail.
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.
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What is "jail" in Greek?
"jail" in Greek is φυλακή, δεσμωτήριο, φυλάκιση. jail means: A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
How do you pronounce φυλακή?
"jail" in Greek is φυλακή, pronounced "fylaki".
How do you use "jail" in a sentence?
Example: "He spent the night in the local jail after the bar fight." In Greek, "jail" is φυλακή, δεσμωτήριο, φυλάκιση.
Are there other ways to say "jail" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "jail": φυλακή, δεσμωτήριο, φυλάκιση.
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