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prison in Tamil

prison in Tamil is சிறை, சிறைச்சாலை — prison means a secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.

prison in Tamil

சிறை
Pronounced: ciṟai
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes
சிறைச்சாலை
Pronounced: ciṟaiccālai
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

What does "prison" mean?

  1. noun A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
    "The prison has high walls and guards who check everyone entering the gate."
  2. noun Any situation or place that feels confining or inescapable, even without literal bars.
    "Stuck in a job she hated, she felt trapped in a prison of routine."
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prison in a sentence

  • The prison has high walls and guards who check everyone entering the gate.
  • He was sent to prison for armed robbery.
  • Stuck in a job she hated, she felt trapped in a prison of routine.
  • Their tiny flat became a prison during the long weeks of rain.

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Frequently asked questions

prison என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"prison" in Tamil is சிறை, சிறைச்சாலை. prison means: A secure institution where people are held, usually as punishment after being convicted of a serious crime, or while awaiting trial.
How do you pronounce சிறை?
"prison" in Tamil is சிறை, pronounced "ciṟai".
How do you use "prison" in a sentence?
Example: "The prison has high walls and guards who check everyone entering the gate." In Tamil, "prison" is சிறை, சிறைச்சாலை.
Are there other ways to say "prison" in Tamil?
Yes — Tamil has 2 translations listed for "prison": சிறை, சிறைச்சாலை.
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