Sentence to Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛntəns/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
SEN-ten(t)s tuh / too / ti
sˈɛntəns/ /tˈuː
sen-TEN(t)s too
Definition
To officially declare the punishment that someone must receive for a crime, usually in a court of law.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally in legal and judicial contexts. Typically followed by the punishment ('sentence to five years in prison'). Do not confuse with 'sentence' as in a group of words in grammar.
Spanish: condenar aPortuguese (BR): condenar aPortuguese (PT): condenar aChinese (Simplified): 判处…（刑罚）Chinese (Traditional): 判處…（刑罰）Hindi: को सज़ा देनाArabic: يحكم على بـBengali: শাস্তি দেওয়া - দণ্ডিত করাRussian: приговорить кJapanese: ～を言い渡すVietnamese: kết ánKorean: ~에 선고하다Turkish: -e mahkum etmekUrdu: سزا دیناIndonesian: menjatuhkan hukuman
Example Sentences
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison.
basic
She was sentenced to death for her crime.
basic
They were sentenced to community service.
basic
He was sentenced to life behind bars, so he'll never get out.
natural
After a long trial, the court sentenced her to a heavy fine instead of jail.
natural
People were shocked when he was only sentenced to probation.
natural