die Ersatzfreiheitsstrafe
Translation
substitute custodial sentence, imprisonment in default of payment
Examples
Ohne Zahlung droht eine Ersatzfreiheitsstrafe.
Without payment, there is a threat of a substitute custodial sentence.
Er trat seine Ersatzfreiheitsstrafe an.
He began his substitute custodial sentence.
Grammar Patterns
to serve a substitute custodial sentence Er muss die Ersatzfreiheitsstrafe antreten.
Similar Words
Freiheitsentzug (deprivation of liberty), Haftstrafe (prison sentence)
Etymology
Composed of 'Ersatz' (substitute), 'Freiheit' (freedom), and 'Strafe' (punishment). It literally means a 'substitute freedom punishment'.
Memory Tips
Deconstruct the word to understand its meaning: A 'Strafe' (punishment) involving the loss of 'Freiheit' (freedom) as an 'Ersatz' (substitute) for an unpaid fine.