German
Etymology
Equivalent to Buße (“penance, fine”) + Geld (“money”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbuːsɡɛlt/
- Hyphenation: Buß‧geld
Noun
Bußgeld n (strong, genitive Bußgeldes or Bußgelds, plural Bußgelder)
- (law) a fine for a non-criminal act (e.g. speeding, breaking a contract, etc.)
- Synonym: Geldbuße
Declension
Declension of Bußgeld [neuter, strong]
See also
Further reading