die Strafe, -n
penalty · punishment
Eine Maßnahme, die jemand bekommt, wenn er etwas Verbotenes getan hat, damit er daraus lernt und es nicht wieder macht.
The German word "Strafe" is a noun meaning "punishment" or "penalty".
- The word Strafe is standalone and isn't composed of smaller meaningful parts.
- It refers to a consequence imposed for wrongdoing or breaking rules.
Similar words:
- Bestrafung – punishment (usually the act/process of punishing)
- Buße – fine or penance
- Sanktionen – sanctions or penalties (often legal or social)
Differences:
- Strafe usually emphasizes the consequence itself.
- Bestrafung refers more to the act or process of punishing.
- Buße often has religious or financial connotations (e.g., paying a fine or doing penance).
- Sanktionen are broader and may include political or economic penalties, not just personal punishment.
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Examples
Er muss eine Strafe zahlen.noun
He has to pay a penalty.
Die Strafe für zu schnelles Fahren ist oft hoch.noun
The punishment for speeding is often high.
Eine Strafe muss gerecht sein.noun
A punishment must be just.
Für dieses Vergehen gibt es eine Strafe.noun
For this offense there is a punishment.
Die Strafe für das Vergehen ist hoch.noun
The punishment for the offense is high.
Eine Strafe wurde verhängt.noun
A punishment was imposed.
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