No. 5,874 in German
bußgelder
"Bußgelder" means "fines" or "penalties" in English, typically for legal or regulatory violations.
In a sentence
Die Polizei verhängt Bußgelder für Verkehrssünder.
The police impose fines on traffic offenders.
Here, Bußgelder refers to fines imposed as a penalty for violating traffic laws, showcasing its legal and financial context.
Hohe Bußgelder sollen verhindern, dass Menschen Regeln brechen.
High fines are intended to prevent people from breaking rules.
In this sentence, Bußgelder is used to symbolize preventive penalties to deter undesirable behavior.
Die Stadt hat letzte Woche zahlreiche Bußgelder wegen falschen Parkens verhängt.
The city imposed numerous fines last week for illegal parking.
Bußgelder here denotes penalties issued by municipal authorities for minor legal infractions, highlighting its administrative relevance.
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