das Straflager
Translation
penal camp, labor camp, prison camp
Examples
Er wurde in ein Straflager geschickt.
He was sent to a penal camp.
Die Bedingungen im Straflager waren hart.
The conditions in the penal camp were harsh.
Grammar Patterns
to send ((sb.)) to a penal camp ((j-n)) ((in+4)) ein Straflager schicken The regime sent political opponents to penal camps.
Similar Words
Arbeitslager (labor camp), Konzentrationslager (concentration camp)
Etymology
Composed of 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'Lager' (camp).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'punishment camp' - a 'Lager' (camp) for 'Strafe' (punishment).