No. 2,484 in German
strafe
"Strafe" means "punishment" or "penalty" in English.
In a sentence
Die Strafe für zu schnelles Fahren kann teuer sein.
The penalty for speeding can be expensive.
In this sentence, 'Strafe' is used to mean a penalty or fine that is imposed for breaking a traffic law.
Er erhielt eine Strafe für seine unhöflichen Worte.
He received a punishment for his rude words.
Here, 'Strafe' refers to a punishment that could be verbal or corrective for inappropriate behavior.
In der Schule muss man oft eine kleine Strafe erledigen, wenn man unaufmerksam ist.
In school, one often has to complete a small punishment when being inattentive.
In this context, 'Strafe' signifies a disciplinary measure aimed to correct inattentive behavior in students.
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