die Strafe
Translation
punishment, penalty, fine, sentence
Examples
Er bekam eine hohe Strafe.
He received a heavy punishment.
Die Strafe für das Vergehen ist streng.
The penalty for the offense is severe.
Als Strafe muss er sein Zimmer aufräumen.
As a punishment, he has to clean his room.
Grammar Patterns
to receive a punishment ((sth.)) Er hat eine hohe Strafe bekommen.
a punishment for ((for sth.)) Das ist die Strafe für Lügen.
Similar Words
Sanktion (sanction), Bußgeld (fine); Antonyms: Belohnung (reward)
Etymology
Derived from the Old High German word 'strafa', meaning reprimand or punishment.
Memory Tips
Think of the verb 'to strafe', which involves attacking or punishing. 'Strafe' is the noun form.