English–German

“sanction” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zaŋkˈt͡si̯oːn/

Example

Die Firma fürchtet Sanktionen.

The company fears sanctions.

Illustration for Sanktion (sanction)

How to say “sanction” in German

“Sanction” in German is Sanktion.

A formal stamp of authority that can support a rule or restrict someone who violates it.

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

Example sentences with Sanktion

Das Unternehmen drohte mit Sanktionen, falls die Regeln weiter verletzt würden.

The company threatened sanctions if the rules continued to be violated.

Tips for using Sanktion

  • Sanktion often means a punitive measure in German news and legal contexts, while English sanction also commonly means official approval.

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