No. 799 in Danish
fængslet
"Fængslet" means "the prison" or "imprisoned" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Han blev fængslet for tyveri.
He was imprisoned for theft.
The word 'fængslet' is used here as a past participle, describing that the subject was imprisoned.
Fængslet var gammelt og nedslidt.
The prison was old and rundown.
The word 'fængslet' functions as a noun, referring to the physical prison.
Jeg følte mig fængslet af bogen.
I felt captivated by the book.
The word 'fængslet' expresses a metaphorical sense, meaning 'captivated' or 'enthralled' by the subject.
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