Die Strafe
Example: Die Strafe für das Vergehen war überraschend hoch.
Definition
"Die Strafe" refers to a penalty or punishment imposed for a wrongdoing or offense, especially within a legal context. It represents a consequence meant to enforce rules or laws and deter undesirable behavior, such as in the phrase, 'Die Strafe für das Vergehen war überraschend hoch.'
Etymology
The word "die Strafe" comes from the Old High German 'strafa,' meaning punishment or penalty. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, reflecting a long history of legal and moral consequences. Did you know, the root is also connected to the English word 'strife,' indicating conflict or struggle?
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"Die Strafe" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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