Knast

See also: knast

German

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /knast/
  • (file)

Noun

Knast m (genitive Knasts or Knastes, plural Knäste)

  1. (colloquial) jail
    Synonym: Gefängnis
  2. (colloquial) hunger

Declension

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