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jail in Indonesian

jail in Indonesian is bui, kurungan, penjara — jail means a building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.

jail in Indonesian

bui
noun
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.
kurungan
noun
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.
penjara
noun
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.
rumah tahanan
noun
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.

What does "jail" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Indonesian?

"jail" in Indonesian is bui, kurungan, penjara. jail means: A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.

How do you use "jail" in a sentence?

Example: "He spent the night in the local jail after the bar fight." In Indonesian, "jail" is bui, kurungan, penjara.

Are there other ways to say "jail" in Indonesian?

Yes — Indonesian has 4 translations listed for "jail": bui, kurungan, penjara, rumah tahanan.

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