Jail in Hindi
Meaning, Devanagari spelling and pronunciation
📖 Meaning of “jail”
The meaning of “jail” in Hindi is कारागार, pronounced karavas hona — it is a noun. Copy the Devanagari word above, hear how it is pronounced, and use it anywhere. To type words like this yourself, try our Hindi typing tool, or explore more words in the vocabulary sets.
📘 Definition of jail
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
🟢 Similar words for jail
jailhouse
gaol
clink
slammer
poky
pokey
imprison
incarcerate
lag
immure
put behind bars
jug
✍️ Jail in a sentence
The criminal was put in the jail.
कारागार में कई कोठरियाँ होती हैं
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
From Sanskrit कारागार (kārāgārá).
Quick facts about “jail”
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Word (English)
Jail
Meaning in Hindi
कारागार
Pronunciation
karavas hona
Part of speech
Noun
Similar words
12
Category
Word Origin (Etymology)
From Sanskrit कारागार (kārāgārá).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hindi meaning of "jail" is कारागार (karavas hona).
In Devanagari script it is written as कारागार.
It is pronounced "karavas hona". Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear it aloud.