English to German Meaning of jail - Gefängnis


Jail :
Gefängnis

Gefängnis, Überbrückungs, Zuchthaus, Limbo, Haft, Klirren, Knast, Zwang, Wachhaus, Tor

Gefängnis, einkerkern

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Definitions of jail in English
Noun(1) a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence
Verb(1) lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
Examples of jail in English
(1) At my hearing, I was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in a maximum security jail .(2) A violent escaped prisoner is still on the run more than three months after fleeing jail .(3) Breach of the ASBO could result in a fine of up to Ôö¼├║5,000 or detention or jail up to five years.(4) a jail sentence(5) Brian Irlam, defending, said Cooper had been out of jail for a few months and this was his first blemish.(6) Judge Marie Catterson sentenced Prentice to seven months' jail , suspended for two years.(7) Just because the offender is frightened of jail , that is no reason to lessen his penalty.(8) she was sentenced to three months' jail(9) With 89 convictions to his name, he had only been out of jail for two months at the time of the fatal collision.(10) The court heard he had been released from jail a month or so before the raid.(11) The fact that you might go to jail is a big deterrent factor for some, but not others.(12) he spent 15 years in jail(13) The pair are now in detention, facing jail for desertion or, at best, a stint at a different regiment.(14) After making the ASBO, magistrates warned Thompson she faced jail if she breached the order.(15) As far as Ms Parry is aware, her brother was released from jail sometime over the weekend under parole.(16) One guy was an innocent bystander and was arrested and threatened with jail for 7 months.
Related Phrases of jail
(1) go to jail ::
ins Gefängnis gehen
(2) jail cell ::
Gefängniszelle
(3) jail sentence ::
Gefängnisstrafe
(4) put in jail ::
ins Gefängnis
(5) jail house ::
Gefängnis
(6) prison jail ::
Gefängnis Gefängnis
Synonyms
Noun
1. prison ::
Gefängnis
2. penitentiary ::
Zuchthaus
3. penal institution ::
Vollzugsanstalt
4. lockup ::
Überbrückungs
5. detention center ::
Jugendstrafanstalt
6. jailhouse ::
jailhouse
7. stockade ::
Palisade
8. correctional facility ::
Justizvollzugsanstalt
9. reformatory ::
Besserungsanstalt
10. reform school ::
Erziehungsanstalt
11. clink ::
Klirren
12. slammer ::
Knast
13. big house ::
großes Haus
14. jug ::
Krug
15. brig ::
Brigg
16. can ::
kann
17. pen ::
Stift
18. hoosegow ::
Knast
19. skookum house ::
skookum Haus
21. cage ::
Käfig
22. slam ::
zuschlagen
23. pokey ::
pokey
Verb
24. imprison ::
einsperren
25. put in prison ::
ins Gefängnis stecken
26. send to prison ::
Bitte senden Sie ins Gefängnis
27. incarcerate ::
einkerkern
29. put away ::
wegräumen
30. intern ::
internieren
31. detain ::
festhalten
33. put into detention ::
setzen in Haft
34. put behind bars ::
einlochen
35. put inside ::
reintun
Different Forms
jail, jailed, jailing, jails
Word Example from TV Shows
If I'm going to jail, I'm killing him,
not breaking his thumb.

If I'm going to JAIL, I'm killing him, not breaking his thumb.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 14

New details have emerged
in the spate of jail deaths...

New details have emerged in the spate of JAIL deaths...

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 8

You have to get out of the car now.
I'm not going to jail.

You have to get out of the car now. I'm not going to JAIL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 24

Well, long story short,
they really do have a little jail in the mall.

Well, long story short, they really do have a little JAIL in the mall.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 5

That's jail.

That's JAIL.

Breaking Bad Season 3, Episode 12

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