you're diving into the world of incarceration terminology! "Knast," "Gefängnis," and "Justizvollzugsanstalt" are all German terms related to prisons. Here's a quick breakdown:
Knast: This is a colloquial term for prison, similar to "jail" or "the slammer" in English.
Gefängnis: This is the standard term for prison or jail.
Justizvollzugsanstalt: This is a more formal term, often abbreviated as JVA, and it refers to a correctional facility or penitentiary.
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