Gefängnis
prison
a place where criminals are kept
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Gefängnis with Russian translation
Gefängnis usage examples
Он уже три года сидит в тюрьме.
Er sitzt seit drei Jahren im Gefängnis.
Тюрьма находится на окраине города.
Das Gefängnis liegt am Stadtrand.
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Gefängnis synonyms
What's the difference between Gefängnis / Gefängnisanstalt / Strafanstalt / Haftanstalt / Kerker / Zuchthaus
A formal term for a prison as an institution or facility, emphasizing the official establishment.
A formal term for a correctional institution, stressing punishment and rehabilitation.
A formal, bureaucratic term for a detention or prison facility.
An old-fashioned or literary word for a dungeon or prison, often evoking a dark historical setting.
An old term for a strict prison; today it is rarely used and sounds historical.
A broader term meaning detention or imprisonment, not the building itself.
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How to pronounce Gefängnis and what this word means
Gefängnis means prison. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce Gefängnis
/ɡəˈfɛŋknɪs/
Gefängnis translation
prison
Gefängnis examples
Er sitzt seit drei Jahren im Gefängnis.
Gefängnis transcription
/ɡəˈfɛŋknɪs/
Questions about this word
Gefängnis meaning: what does it mean?
ein Ort, an dem Straftäter festgehalten werden
Gefängnis pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
Gefängnis is pronounced as /ɡəˈfɛŋknɪs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
Gefängnis definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Er sitzt seit drei Jahren im Gefängnis. Translation: Он уже три года сидит в тюрьме.
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