Dungeons Meaning in English
word · lemma: dungeon
ˈdəndʒənz
DUN-junz
dˈʌndʒənz
DUN-junz
Definition
Underground rooms, usually in castles or old buildings, used as prisons or to keep people locked away. Also often used as settings in fantasy stories or games.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural ('dungeons'), especially in fantasy or game contexts. Often paired with 'dragons' ('Dungeons & Dragons'). Not used for modern prisons. Sometimes refers to themed rooms for games or entertainment.
Spanish: mazmorrasPortuguese (BR): masmorrasPortuguese (PT): masmorrasChinese (Simplified): 地牢Chinese (Traditional): 地牢Hindi: कालकोठरीArabic: سراديبBengali: অন্ধকার কারাগার - ডানজিয়ন (গেম বা কল্পকাহিনির জন্য)Russian: подземельяJapanese: 地下牢 - ダンジョン（ゲームやファンタジーの場合）Vietnamese: hầm ngụcKorean: 던전 - 지하 감옥Turkish: zindan - mahzenUrdu: تہہ خانہIndonesian: penjara bawah tanah - ruang bawah tanah (khusus dalam konteks game atau fantasi)
Example Sentences
The castle had dark dungeons under it.
basic
Prisoners were kept in the dungeons.
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She read stories about heroes escaping dungeons.
basic
Lots of video games have secret dungeons full of treasure and monsters.
natural
The tour guide showed us the ancient dungeons below the palace.
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My friends love playing 'Dungeons & Dragons' every weekend.
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