detention in Norwegian
detention in Norwegian is gjensitting — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
detention in Norwegian
gjensitting
(pedagogy) A punishment given to a student for a minor infraction, typically requiring the student to report to a designated room during recess or outside of school hours to work on homework or perform busywork.
What does "detention" mean?
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noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
"He was held in detention for two months before the hearing."
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noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
"She got detention for talking back to the teacher."
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detention in a sentence
- He was held in detention for two months before the hearing.
- She got detention for talking back to the teacher.
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What is "detention" in Norwegian?
"detention" in Norwegian is gjensitting. detention means: The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
How do you use "detention" in a sentence?
Example: "He was held in detention for two months before the hearing." In Norwegian, "detention" is gjensitting.
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