das Strafmaß
Translation
sentence, penalty, extent of punishment
Examples
Das Gericht verkündete das Strafmaß.
The court announced the sentence.
Das Strafmaß fiel milder aus als erwartet.
The sentence was milder than expected.
Grammar Patterns
to determine the sentence ((das Strafmaß festlegen)) The court has to determine the sentence.
to announce the sentence ((das Strafmaß verkünden)) The judge will announce the sentence tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Strafe, Urteil, Sanktion
Etymology
Composed of 'Strafe' (punishment) and 'Maß' (measure). It literally means the 'measure of punishment'.
Memory Tips
Think of using a measuring tape ('Maßband') to determine the 'measure' ('Maß') of the 'punishment' ('Strafe').