This is the 12321st most frequent German word.
verstoß
"Verstoß" means "violation" or "infringement" in English.
In this sentence, 'Verstoß' is used as a noun meaning 'violation' or 'breach', referring to the act of going against established rules.
Der Verstoß gegen die Regeln führte zu einer Strafe.
The violation of the rules led to a penalty.
Here, 'verstoßen' is used as a verb meaning 'to violate', implying the action of breaking or disregarding regulations.
Er verstieß absichtlich gegen die Vorschriften.
He intentionally violated the regulations.
In this context, 'verstoßen' as a verb is applied to describe the act of going against societal norms through one's conduct.