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detention in Swahili

detention in Swahili is kizuizini — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

detention in Swahili

kizuizini
noun
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 Swahili translations

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What is "detention" in Swahili?

"detention" in Swahili is kizuizini. 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 Swahili, "detention" is kizuizini.

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