Translation of Czech word "vězení" to English
vězení
/vjɛˈziɛnɛ/
Meaning
NounA place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.
How to use
Neuter, '-í' paradigm: vězení (indeclinable in singular). ve vězení = in prison. vězeň = prisoner. A core vocabulary item frequently encountered in standard conversational and written Czech.
🇬🇧 English
prison
Example
Studené kamenné zdi vězení stály více než století.
The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.
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- státní vězení— state prison
- Odsoudili ho na pět let do vězení.— They sentenced him to five years in prison.
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What does the Czech word "vězení" mean?▼
The Czech word "vězení" means "prison" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Studené kamenné zdi vězení stály více než století." (which translates as "The cold stone walls of the prison had stood for over a century.").
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