der Strafvollzug
Translation
execution of sentence, imprisonment, penal system
Examples
Er befindet sich im offenen Strafvollzug.
He is in an open prison.
Der Strafvollzug dient der Resozialisierung.
The penal system serves the purpose of rehabilitation.
Grammar Patterns
to be in prison / serving a sentence im Strafvollzug sein He has been serving his sentence for two years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Haft (custody), Gefängnisstrafe (prison sentence)
Etymology
Composed of 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'Vollzug' (execution, implementation). Literally 'execution of punishment'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'full' (voll) 'pull' (Zug, from ziehen) of the law, executing the punishment.