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Strafe: punishment — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

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Strafe

punishment

a punishment or penalty imposed because a law or rule was broken

IPA/ˈʃtʁaːfə/

The main stress follows standard German pronunciation.

Meaning 1neutral · 88%

a punishment or penalty imposed because a law or rule was broken

Für zu schnelles Fahren droht eine hohe Strafe.

Das Gericht hat die Strafe reduziert.

Nach dem Foul bekam der Spieler eine Strafe.

Strafe is broader than Geldstrafe. Geldstrafe specifically means a monetary fine imposed as punishment.

eine Strafe bekommen/erhalten = receive a penalty; eine Strafe zahlen is used when the penalty is monetary.

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What is a Strafe?

Strafe is a feminine countable noun. It covers punishments and penalties imposed for breaking a law, rule, or agreement.