punish
punish
Meaning of punish
to make someone suffer because they have done something wrong
jemanden leiden lassen, weil er etwas Falsches getan hat
Pronunciation
punish with German translation
punish usage examples
My parents punished me for lying.
Meine Eltern haben mich fürs Lügen bestraft.
The teacher punished the whole class.
Der Lehrer bestrafte die ganze Klasse.
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punish belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation →". Start with a short set of 2 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What does punish mean?
to make someone suffer because they have done something wrong
How do you pronounce punish?
punish is pronounced [ˈpʌnɪʃ].
How is punish used in a sentence?
Meine Eltern haben mich fürs Lügen bestraft. Translation: My parents punished me for lying.
Is punish part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, punish can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is punish part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, punish can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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