das Strafgericht
Translation
criminal court, penal court
Examples
Er muss vor das Strafgericht treten.
He has to appear before the criminal court.
Die Entscheidung des Strafgerichts steht noch aus.
The decision of the criminal court is still pending.
Grammar Patterns
to stand before a criminal court vor ((einem)) Strafgericht stehen He had to stand before a criminal court for fraud.
Similar Words
Gerichtshof (court of justice), Kriminalgericht (criminal court)
Etymology
Composed of 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'Gericht' (court).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'punishment court' - a 'Gericht' (court) that deals with 'Strafe' (punishment).