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Nachsitzen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • detention noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.

Senses

Nachsitzen is used for these senses in English:

  • detention (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.
  • stay behind To remain in a classroom or school at the end of teaching, especially to receive punishment.

detention — full definition

  1. noun The state of being held in official custody, especially while awaiting trial.
  2. noun A school punishment requiring a student to stay behind after hours.
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