die Geldstrafe
Translation
fine, penalty, monetary penalty
Examples
Er musste eine hohe Geldstrafe zahlen.
He had to pay a high fine.
Für Falschparken gibt es eine Geldstrafe.
There is a fine for illegal parking.
Grammar Patterns
to get/pay ((a fine)) He had to pay a high fine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bußgeld, Sanktion
Etymology
Composed of 'Geld' (money) and 'Strafe' (punishment). Literally a 'money punishment'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'money-stripe' or punishment that costs you money.