English–German
“fine” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbuːsˌgɛlt/
Example
Ich muss ein Bußgeld zahlen.
I have to pay a fine.
How to say “fine” in German
“Fine” in German is Bußgeld.
A traffic camera or other authority records a violation and sends a bill for the resulting penalty.
Example sentences with Bußgeld
Wiederholte Verstöße können zu mehreren Bußgeldern führen.
Repeated violations can lead to multiple fines.
Tips for using Bußgeld
- German distinguishes a Bußgeld for an administrative offense from a Geldstrafe imposed as a criminal sentence.
Other German words for “fine”
Bei Parkverstößen droht oft eine Geldstrafe.
Parking violations often result in a fine.