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“punish” in German

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Pronunciation

IPA/ˈaːndn̩/

Example

Die Behörden ahnden Verstöße gegen die Regeln sofort.

The authorities punish breaches of the rules at once.

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How to say “punish” in German

“Punish” in German is ahnden.

An authority turns a documented violation into a formal punishment, often a financial one.

Full entry for ahnden: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ahnden

Die Gerichte ahnden Steuerhinterziehung konsequent.

The courts consistently punish tax evasion.

Tips for using ahnden

  • English 'sanction' can mean either penalize or authorize, but German ahnden has only the punitive sense.

Other German words for “punish”

Die Lehrerin bestraft den Schüler für das Schwänzen.

The teacher punishes the student for skipping class.

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