die Haftstrafe
Translation
prison sentence, custodial sentence, term of imprisonment
Examples
Er erhielt eine lange Haftstrafe.
He received a long prison sentence.
Die Haftstrafe wurde zur Bewährung ausgesetzt.
The prison sentence was suspended and replaced with probation.
Grammar Patterns
to receive a prison sentence eine Haftstrafe bekommen/erhalten He received a five-year prison sentence.
to sentence ((sb.)) to prison ((j-n)) zu einer Haftstrafe verurteilen The judge sentenced him to prison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freiheitsstrafe, Gefängnisstrafe
Etymology
Composed of 'Haft' (custody, detention) and 'Strafe' (punishment, sentence). A punishment consisting of detention.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Strafe' (punishment) that involves being 'haft' (held) in custody. 'Haft-Strafe' = custody punishment.