die Geldbuße
Translation
fine, penalty
Examples
Er musste eine hohe Geldbuße zahlen.
He had to pay a heavy fine.
Wegen Falschparkens wurde eine Geldbuße verhängt.
A fine was imposed for illegal parking.
Grammar Patterns
to pay a fine ((for sth.)) He had to pay a fine for speeding.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Strafe (penalty), Verwarnungsgeld (warning fine)
Etymology
From 'Geld' (money) + 'Buße' (penance, atonement, fine). A penalty paid with money.
Memory Tips
You pay with 'Geld' (money) for your 'Buße' (penance).