This is the 10128th most frequent German word.
penalty
"Penalty" in German (Strafe): A punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law.
'Strafe' refers to a punishment or penalty given in sports or legal contexts.
Der Spieler erhielt eine Strafe für sein Foul.
The player received a penalty for his foul.
'Strafe' in this context indicates a financial charge imposed on the company due to a violation.
Die Firma musste eine finanzielle Strafe zahlen.
The company had to pay a financial penalty.
'Strafe' here illustrates a consequence within an educational setting for not meeting deadlines.