VERB
bestrafen/bəˈʃtʁaːfn̩/to punish; penalize
bestrafen is a German verb that means to punish or penalize. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtʁaːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bestrafte" and the past participle is "bestraft".
Definitions
1.to impose a penalty for an offense or wrongdoing(law/general)
a.to punish someone for violating a rule or law
Die Lehrerin musste den Schüler für sein Verhalten bestrafen.—The teacher had to punish the student for his behavior.
b.to penalize in the context of sports or competition
Der Schiedsrichter hat den Spieler wegen eines Fouls bestraft.—The referee penalized the player for a foul.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | bestrafen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | bestrafe |
| Present (du) | bestrafst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | bestraft |
| Preterite (ich) | bestrafte |
| Participle II | bestraft |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | bestrafte |
| Imperative (singular) | bestrafe |
| Imperative (plural) | bestraft |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "bestrafen" mean in English?
- "bestrafen" means to punish or penalize. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "bestrafen"?
- "bestrafen" is pronounced /bəˈʃtʁaːfn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "bestrafen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "bestrafen" is "bestraft", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "bestrafen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "bestrafen" becomes "bestrafte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "bestrafen"?
- "bestrafen" is a verb in German.
