Bußgeld

German

Etymology

Equivalent to Buße (“penance, fine”) + Geld (“money”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbuːsɡɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: Buß‧geld

Noun

Bußgeld n (strong, genitive Bußgeldes or Bußgelds, plural Bußgelder)

  1. (law) a fine for a non-criminal act (e.g. speeding, breaking a contract, etc.)
    Synonym: Geldbuße

Declension

Declension of Bußgeld [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Bußgeld die Bußgelder
genitive eines des Bußgeldes, Bußgelds der Bußgelder
dative einem dem Bußgeld, Bußgelde1 den Bußgeldern
accusative ein das Bußgeld die Bußgelder

1Now rare, see notes.

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