No. 897 in Arabic

سجن

Prison.

In a sentence

دخل الرجل السجن لأنه ارتكب جريمة.
The man went to prison because he committed a crime.
The word 'سجن' is used here as a noun meaning 'prison', referring to a physical place where individuals are confined as punishment.
السجن مكان صعب لكنه يحتوي على فرص للتعلم.
Prison is a tough place, but it offers opportunities for learning.
The word 'السجن' is used as a definitive noun meaning 'prison', emphasizing the institution and its characteristics.
الحكومة تعمل على تقليل معدل السجن بين الشباب.
The government is working on reducing the imprisonment rate among youth.
The word 'السجن' is used metaphorically as a noun meaning 'imprisonment', implying the act or state of being incarcerated.

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