jail in Russian
jail in Russian is тюрьма — jail means a building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
jail in Russian
тюрьма
Pronounced: tyurma
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?
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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 Russian?
"jail" in Russian is тюрьма. jail means: A building where people are held in custody, typically for short sentences or while awaiting trial.
How do you pronounce тюрьма?
"jail" in Russian is тюрьма, pronounced "tyurma".
How do you use "jail" in a sentence?
Example: "He spent the night in the local jail after the bar fight." In Russian, "jail" is тюрьма.
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