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detention in Swedish

detention in Swedish is häktning, kvarsittning, innehav — detention means the state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

detention in Swedish

häktning
noun
(law) Confinement of a prisoner awaiting trial.
kvarsittning
noun
(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.
innehav
noun
(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.
innehav
noun
(civil law) The bare physical control without the mental element of intention required for possession.

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.

Similar words in Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "detention" in Swedish?

"detention" in Swedish is häktning, kvarsittning, innehav. 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 Swedish, "detention" is häktning, kvarsittning, innehav.

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

Yes — Swedish has 3 translations listed for "detention": häktning, kvarsittning, innehav.

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