Gefängnis

das
B1 Noun

English Translation

prison

das Gefängnis — German neuter noun meaning prison (B1)
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What does „Gefängnis" mean in English?

„Gefängnis" is a German noun (das) meaning "prison" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.

Grammar

Gender

das Gefängnis

Plural

Gefängnis-se

Example Sentences

1

Er wurde zu fünf Jahren Gefängnis verurteilt.

He was sentenced to five years in prison.

CEFR Level

B1

Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.

This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.

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