swahili
[noun]
Gereza
Maana (Definition)
A place of incarceration for convicted criminals or detainees.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
prison / correctional facility
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
jela / neti
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Portuguese 'igreja' (via history)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mhalifu alihukumiwa miaka mitano gerezani."
Translation: The criminal was sentenced to five years in prison.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):