Er verbrachte fünf Jahre im Gefängnis.
English: He spent five years in prison.
Gefängnis /ɡəfˈɛŋnɪs/ · noun · CEFR B1. German translation of "prison".
See also: Vocabulary entry (German)
- Source term
- prison
- Translation
- Gefängnis
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
German article/gender note: learn this word with the article "das".
| Dictionary form | Gefängnis |
|---|---|
| Article | das |
| Gender/article class | neuter |
| Plural | varies by noun |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + das Gefängnis
- Examples
- Das ist das Gefängnis.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Das Gefängnis liegt am Stadtrand.
English: The prison is on the edge of town.
Sie hat ihren Bruder im Gefängnis besucht.
English: She visited her brother in prison.
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