German Word · Intermediate
Schembeis
jail, prison
Pronunciation: [ˈʃɛmˌbaɪ̯s]
Meaning
jail, prison
Example
Der war in eine Bendine, die war mehr son Schembeis, son Stillepenn, wo de nich rein- und nich rausteilachen konntes.
He lived in a country that was more of a prison, a slammer, that you couldn’t get in and out of.
Practice tips
- Practice Schembeis out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.