German Conversation · Level 95
59 words
German word
Geldstrafe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgɛltˌʃtʁaːfə/
Meaning
- feminine nounfine
Example
Bei Parkverstößen droht oft eine Geldstrafe.
Parking violations often result in a fine.
More examples
Bei Steuerhinterziehung kann das Finanzamt eine Geldstrafe verhängen.
In cases of tax evasion, the tax office may impose a fine.
Core concept
A punishment measured in currency rather than in confinement or another legal sanction.
Common phrases
eine Geldstrafe verhängen
impose a fine
eine Geldstrafe zahlen
pay a fine
mit einer Geldstrafe belegt werden
be fined
Similar words
Strafe: A punishment imposed for breaking a law or committing an offense.
Bußgeld: A monetary penalty imposed by an administrative authority for an infraction.
Definition in German
Geldstrafe bezeichnet eine vom Gericht verhängte Geldsumme, die als Strafe zu zahlen ist.
Word origin
Geldstrafe is a transparent German compound of Geld, money, and Strafe, punishment, and its meaning follows directly from those elements.
Usage tips
- Geldstrafe refers to a court-imposed penalty, while the broader English word fine can also describe noncriminal charges such as a library fine.