NOUN
Sanktion/zaŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/sanction; penalty; punitive measure
Sanktion is a German noun that means sanction, penalty, or punitive measure. It is pronounced /zaŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Sanktionen".
Definitions
1.official penalty or measure imposed to influence behavior(politics, law)
a.political or economic punitive measure against a country, group, or person
Die EU verhängte Sanktionen gegen das Land.—The EU imposed sanctions against the country.
b.disciplinary penalty in law or organizations
Bei Regelverstößen drohen auch Sanktionen am Arbeitsplatz.—There are also penalties at work for rule violations.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Sanktion | die Sanktionen |
| Genitive | der Sanktion | der Sanktionen |
| Dative | der Sanktion | den Sanktionen |
| Accusative | die Sanktion | die Sanktionen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Sanktion" mean in English?
- "Sanktion" means sanction, penalty, or punitive measure. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Sanktion"?
- "Sanktion" is pronounced /zaŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Sanktion" der, die, or das?
- "Sanktion" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Sanktion"?
- The plural of "Sanktion" is "Sanktionen".
- What part of speech is "Sanktion"?
- "Sanktion" is a noun in German.
