No. 10,128 in German
penalty
"Penalty" in German (Strafe): A punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law.
In a sentence
Der Spieler erhielt eine Strafe für sein Foul.
The player received a penalty for his foul.
'Strafe' refers to a punishment or penalty given in sports or legal contexts.
Die Firma musste eine finanzielle Strafe zahlen.
The company had to pay a financial penalty.
'Strafe' in this context indicates a financial charge imposed on the company due to a violation.
Ein Punktabzug ist eine Strafe für zu spät abgegebene Aufgaben.
A point deduction is a penalty for late submissions.
'Strafe' here illustrates a consequence within an educational setting for not meeting deadlines.
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