die Strafe
Translation
punishment, penalty, fine, sentence
Examples
Er bekam eine hohe Strafe.
He received a heavy punishment.
Die Strafe für das Vergehen ist streng.
The penalty for the offense is severe.
Als Strafe muss er sein Zimmer aufräumen.
As a punishment, he has to clean his room.
Grammar Patterns
to receive a punishment ((et4)) Er hat eine hohe Strafe bekommen.
a punishment for ((für+4)) Das ist die Strafe für Lügen.
Similar Words
Sanktion (sanction), Bußgeld (fine); Antonyms: Belohnung (reward)
Etymology
From Old High German 'strafa' (reprimand, punishment).
Memory Tips
Connect 'Strafe' with the English word 'strife', as punishment often leads to strife.