Jail in Tagalog

“Jail” in Tagalog is “bilangguan” or “kulungan” – referring to a place where people are confined as punishment for crimes or while awaiting trial. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of this term including definitions, synonyms, and practical examples to help you understand its usage in both English and Tagalog contexts.

[Words] = Jail

[Definition]:

• Jail /dʒeɪl/
• Noun: A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
• Verb: To put or keep someone in jail; to imprison.

[Synonyms] = Bilangguan, Kulungan, Piitan, Bartolina, Selda, Presuhan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The suspect was taken to jail after being arrested by the police.
• Ex1_PH: Ang suspek ay dinala sa bilangguan pagkatapos hulihin ng pulisya.
• Ex2_EN: He spent three years in jail for theft.
• Ex2_PH: Tatlong taon siyang nakulong sa bilangguan dahil sa pagnanakaw.
• Ex3_EN: The old jail has been converted into a museum.
• Ex3_PH: Ang lumang kulungan ay ginawang museo.
• Ex4_EN: They will jail anyone who breaks this law.
• Ex4_PH: Kukukungan nila ang sinumang lumabag sa batas na ito.
• Ex5_EN: Many prisoners in the jail are awaiting trial.
• Ex5_PH: Maraming bilanggo sa piitan ay naghihintay ng paglilitis.