strafbar
punishable
Etwas, das gegen das Gesetz verstößt und wofür man bestraft werden kann.
The German word "strafbar" is an adjective that translates to "punishable" in English. It is made up of "Strafe", which means "punishment" or "penalty", and the suffix "-bar", indicating something that can be subjected to a certain condition. Thus, "strafbar" describes actions or behaviors that are subject to criminal penalties.
Similar words in German include "rechtswidrig" (illegal), "verboten" (prohibited), and "kriminalisierbar" (capable of being criminalized).
The difference is that "strafbar" specifically focuses on the aspect of punishment under law, while "rechtswidrig" emphasizes the illegality of an action regardless of whether it leads to criminal penalties.
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Examples
Diese Tat ist strafbar.adjective
This act is punishable.
Falschparken kann strafbar sein.adjective
Illegal parking can be punishable.
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