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detention in Korean

detention in Korean is 구류, 억류 — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

detention in Korean

구류
noun
Pronounced: guryu
act or state
억류
noun
Pronounced: eongnyu
act or state

What does "detention" mean?

  1. noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
    "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing."
  2. noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
    "She got detention for talking back to the teacher."

detention in a sentence

  • He was held in detention for two months before the hearing.
  • She got detention for talking back to the teacher.

Common Korean translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "detention" in Korean?

"detention" in Korean is 구류, 억류. detention means: The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

How do you pronounce 구류?

"detention" in Korean is 구류, pronounced "guryu".

How do you use "detention" in a sentence?

Example: "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing." In Korean, "detention" is 구류, 억류.

Are there other ways to say "detention" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 2 translations listed for "detention": 구류, 억류.

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