swahili
[noun]
Gerezani
Maana (Definition)
A place of legal detention for convicted criminals or awaiting trial prisoners.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
prison / correctional facility / jail
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
gerezani / korokoroni
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Portuguese loanword ('igreja'/'garrida') via Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mhalifu alihukumiwa miaka mitano gerezani."
Translation: The offender was sentenced to five years in prison.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):