NOUN
Strafe/ˈʃtʁaːfə/punishment; penalty; fine
Strafe is a German noun that means punishment, penalty, or fine. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːfə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Strafen".
Definitions
1.punishment given for breaking the law or rules(law, general)
a.legal penalty for a crime or offense
Er musste eine hohe Strafe zahlen, weil er zu schnell gefahren ist.—He had to pay a high fine because he was speeding.
b.punishment for breaking rules or moral codes
Auf schlechtes Benehmen folgt oft eine Strafe.—Bad behavior is often followed by a punishment.
2.penalty imposed for an infraction(sports, games)
a.penalty in sports or games
Für das Foul gab es eine Strafe für die Mannschaft.—The team received a penalty for the foul.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Strafe | die Strafen |
| Genitive | der Strafe | der Strafen |
| Dative | der Strafe | den Strafen |
| Accusative | die Strafe | die Strafen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Strafe" mean in English?
- "Strafe" means punishment, penalty, or fine. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Strafe"?
- "Strafe" is pronounced /ˈʃtʁaːfə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Strafe" der, die, or das?
- "Strafe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Strafe"?
- The plural of "Strafe" is "Strafen".
- What part of speech is "Strafe"?
- "Strafe" is a noun in German.
