die Sanktionen
Translation
sanctions, penalties
Examples
Die EU hat neue Sanktionen verhängt.
The EU has imposed new sanctions.
Die Sanktionen wurden gegen das Land verhängt.
The sanctions were imposed against the country.
Grammar Patterns
Sanktionen ((gegen+4)) verhängen/aufheben to impose/lift sanctions against sb./sth. They imposed sanctions against the country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Strafe (punishment), die Maßnahme (measure)
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sanctio' (a decree), which is related to 'sanctus' (holy).
Memory Tips
It's a cognate of the English word 'sanction'. Remember its plural form 'Sanktionen' is used very frequently.