noun
die Geldbuße, -n
fine
Eine Zahlung, die jemand an den Staat leisten muss, weil er eine Regel oder ein Gesetz verletzt hat.
The German word "Geldbuße" is a noun meaning monetary fine or penalty.
- It is composed of two parts:
- Geld = money
- Buße = penance, fine, or punishment
Similar words:
- Strafe (punishment/fine in general)
- Bußgeld (also monetary fine, often used interchangeably)
- Gebühr (fee/charge)
Differences:
- Geldbuße and Bußgeld both specifically mean a monetary penalty, often legally imposed.
- Strafe is broader and can include non-monetary punishments.
- Gebühr refers to a fee for a service, not a punishment.
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Examples
Er musste eine hohe Geldbuße zahlen.noun
He had to pay a high fine.
Die Geldbußen wurden wegen der verspäteten Anmeldung verhängt.noun
The fines were imposed due to the late registration.
Wann wird die Geldbuße im neuen Verfahren festgelegt?noun
When will the fine be determined in the new procedure?
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