Gefängnis
das B1 Noun
English Translation
prison
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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