prison

ˈprɪzən
prison: building for holding convicted criminals
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Noun

1.

incarceration

building for holding convicted criminals
  • The prison was heavily guarded.Das Gefängnis war schwer bewacht.
2.

confinement

restrictive environment or situation
  • Her home felt like a prison.Ihr Zuhause fühlte sich wie ein Gefängnis an.
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Expressions with prison: examples in English and translations in German

Knastanwalt
Häftlingsjurist
The prison lawyer helped him file an appeal.
im Gefängnis
in Haft
He spent three years in prison after the robbery conviction.
Gefängnisausbruch
Ausbruch
The prisoners orchestrated a complex prison break.
Gefängniswärter
Wärter
The prison guard checked the cells every hour.
einsperren
inhaftieren
The judge decided to throw him in prison.
Gefangenenlager
The regime operated several harsh prison camps for dissenters..

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  • prison: building for holding convicted criminals
    (incarceration) Gefängnis

Synonyms and analogies of prison in English

Examples of prison in a sentence

  • Prison conditions have improved over the years.
  • The office became a prison of routine.
  • His mind was a prison of doubt.

Translations of "prison" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dasGefängnisnn.

The report described conditions in the prison as the stuff of nightmares.

Der Bericht beschrieb die Zustände im Gefängnis als einen wahren Albtraum.

dieHaftnf.

Lawyers warned him that a sham marriage could lead to prison and deportation.

Anwälte warnten ihn, dass eine Scheinehe zu Haft und Abschiebung führen könne.

derKnastnm.

They think one of their own dropped a dime to avoid prison time.

Sie glauben, einer von ihnen hat verpfiffen, um Knast zu vermeiden.

dieGefängnisstrafenf.

He received a ten-year prison sentence for his involvement in the robbery.

Er erhielt eine zehnjährige Gefängnisstrafe für seine Beteiligung an dem Raubüberfall.

dieHaftstrafenf.

The fraudster met her just deserts with a long prison sentence.

Die Betrügerin erhielt ihre verdiente Strafe in Form einer langen Haftstrafe.

Adjective
gefängnisadj.

The report described conditions in the prison as the stuff of nightmares.

Der Bericht beschrieb die Zustände im Gefängnis als einen wahren Albtraum.

inhaftiertadj.

He fought the government, was sent to prison three times.

Er kämpfte gegen die Regierung, wurde dreimal inhaftiert.

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prison: Examples and translations in context

The witness sold him down the river to avoid going to prison.

Der Zeuge hat ihn verraten, um nicht ins Gefängnis zu müssen.

The drug baron lived like royalty while his dealers risked prison every day.

Der Drogenbaron lebte wie ein König, während seine Dealer täglich Gefängnis riskierten.

A violation of his parole could mean returning to prison for a long time.

Ein Verstoß gegen seine Bewährung könnte eine lange Rückkehr ins Gefängnis bedeuten.

The journalist wanted to paint a realistic picture of conditions inside the prison.

Die Journalistin wollte ein realistisches Bild von den Zuständen im Gefängnis zeichnen.

The prison's doctor of souls visited each inmate and offered gentle encouragement.

Der Seelsorger des Gefängnisses besuchte jeden Häftling und spendete leise Ermutigung.

The prison ordered suicide watch for the inmate after receiving disturbing letters.

Das Gefängnis ordnete für den Häftling Suizidwache an, nachdem beunruhigende Briefe eingingen.

The conditions in that prison are deplorable and should be addressed immediately.

Die Zustände in diesem Gefängnis sind schrecklich und sollten umgehend angegangen werden.

The overcrowded prison was a cesspool of violence and despair.

Das überfüllte Gefängnis war ein Sumpf der Gewalt und Verzweiflung.

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