straffrei
Translation
unpunished, exempt from punishment, scot-free
Examples
Der Täter blieb straffrei.
The perpetrator remained unpunished.
Ein Geständnis kann straffrei machen.
A confession can lead to exemption from punishment.
Grammar Patterns
to remain unpunished Der Täter blieb straffrei.
to get off scot-free Die Sache ging für ihn straffrei aus.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ungestraft, schuldlos; Antonyms: strafbar, schuldig
Etymology
From 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'frei' (free). Literally 'free from punishment'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone walking 'frei' (freely) away from a court, having avoided 'Strafe' (punishment).