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 imposed for breaking a law, rule, or agreement(law; school; everyday)
a.legal or formal penalty for an offense
Für Diebstahl drohen hohe Strafen.—There are severe punishments for theft.
b.penalty for wrongdoing or breaking rules (also in school, sports, etc.)
Wer zu spät kommt, muss mit einer Strafe rechnen.—Anyone who arrives late must expect a punishment.
2.financial penalty; fine(finance; administration)
a.money paid as a penalty for a violation
Für Falschparken gibt es eine Strafe von 20 Euro.—There is a fine of 20 euros for illegal parking.
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.
