VERB
bestrafen/bəˈʃtʁaːfn̩/to punish
bestrafen is a German verb that means to punish. It is pronounced /bəˈʃtʁaːfn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "bestrafte" and the past participle is "bestraft".
Definitions
1.to make someone undergo a penalty for wrongdoing(law/general)
a.to officially give a punishment as a consequence for an action
Der Richter hat den Angeklagten für den Diebstahl bestraft.—The judge punished the defendant for the theft.
b.to impose a penalty on someone for violating rules or laws
Kinder werden bestraft, wenn sie gegen die Schulregeln verstoßen.—Children are punished if they break the school rules.
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. 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.
