die Haftstrafe
Translation
prison sentence, jail sentence, term of imprisonment
Examples
Er erhielt eine lange Haftstrafe.
He received a long prison sentence.
Die Haftstrafe wurde zur Bewährung ausgesetzt.
The prison sentence was suspended for probation.
Grammar Patterns
to receive a prison sentence eine Haftstrafe bekommen/erhalten He received a five-year prison sentence.
to sentence ((sb.)) to prison ((j-n)) zu einer Haftstrafe verurteilen The judge sentenced him to prison.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Freiheitsstrafe, Gefängnisstrafe
Etymology
A compound of 'Haft' (custody) and 'Strafe' (punishment). It means a punishment of being held in custody.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Haft' (custody) + 'Strafe' (punishment). A punishment where you 'have to' stay in jail.