die Fußfessel
Translation
ankle monitor, electronic tag, shackle
Examples
Er trägt eine elektronische Fußfessel.
He is wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
Grammar Patterns
to wear an ankle monitor (eine Fußfessel tragen) He has to wear an electronic ankle monitor.
Similar Words
die Handschelle (handcuff), die Kette (chain)
Etymology
Composed of 'Fuß' (foot) and 'Fessel' (shackle, fetter). It literally means 'foot shackle'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'fetter' for the 'foot' to remember this compound noun.