Strafen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Strafen" is mainly used as verb meaning "punish", "penalize" or "chastise". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Strafen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: strafen
Simple past: strafte
Participle: gestraft

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

Gender: feminine
Singular: die Strafe
Plural: die Strafen

Meanings of "Strafen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To punish someone for a fault or wrongdoing"

"Strafen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To impose a punishment or sanction on someone for a wrongdoing."
Translation(s): punish, penalize, chastise
Synonym(s): ahnden, bestrafen
Antonym(s): belohnen
Related word(s): Strafe, Bestrafung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Eltern strafen das Kind für sein schlechtes Benehmen.The parents punish the child for its bad behavior.
Das Gericht strafte den Angeklagten mit einer Geldstrafe.The court punished the defendant with a fine.
Lehrer strafen Schüler selten mit körperlicher Züchtigung.Teachers rarely punish students with corporal punishment.

2.) "Multiple punishments or sanctions (plural of 'Strafe')"

"Strafen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Plural of 'Strafe', referring to multiple punishments or sanctions."
Translation(s): punishments, penalties, sanctions, sentences
Synonym(s): Bestrafungen
Related word(s): Strafe, Bestrafung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Strafen für Verkehrsverstöße sind gestiegen.The penalties for traffic violations have increased.
Er musste mehrere Strafen gleichzeitig absitzen.He had to serve several sentences simultaneously.
Die Strafen wurden im Gesetzbuch verschärft.The penalties were tightened in the law book.

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