die Strafsache
Translation
criminal cases, criminal matters
Examples
Das Gericht verhandelt heute Strafsachen.
The court is hearing criminal cases today.
Er ist Anwalt für Strafsachen.
He is a lawyer for criminal cases.
Grammar Patterns
in ((Strafsachen)) in criminal cases He is very experienced in criminal cases.
lawyer for ((Strafsachen)) lawyer for criminal cases He is a lawyer for criminal cases.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kriminalfälle (criminal cases).
Etymology
From 'Strafe' (punishment) + 'Sache' (matter, case). Literally a 'punishment case'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'punishment matter'. Imagine a file folder in a courthouse labeled 'Punishment Cases' - those are Strafsachen.