Knast

See also: knast

German

Etymology

Rotwelsch, from Yiddish קנס (knas, “a fine”), from Hebrew קְנָס (k'nás, “a fine”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /knast/

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Noun

Knast m (genitive Knasts or Knastes, plural Knäste)

1. (colloquial) jail

   Synonym: Gefängnis

2. (colloquial) hunger