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