strafbar

punishable; illegal

English translations

  1. 01

    punishable

  2. 02

    criminal

  3. 03

    liable

Word details

German meaning
Etwas, das gegen das Gesetz verstößt und bestraft werden kann.
English meaning
Punishable
Synonym
illegal, ungesetzlich
German example
Die Handlung war strafbar.
English example
The act was punishable.
Opposite of
criminally punishable (to or for which a criminal punishment can be meted out)straffrei

Example sentences with “strafbar”

  1. Das ist eine strafbare Handlung. (That is a punishable act.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'strafbar' different from 'illegal'?

They are synonyms, but 'strafbar' specifically emphasizes that the act is subject to legal punishment.