Straffas

Straffas is a Swedish verb in the passive voice meaning “to be punished” or “to receive punishment.” It is commonly used in legal and formal contexts to indicate that a person or entity is subjected to penalties as a result of a wrongdoing or violation of law. In everyday language, it can also appear when discussing consequences of actions more generally.

Grammatically, straffas is the present tense form of the verb straffa in the passive. Other forms include straffades (past), har straffats (present perfect), and att straffa (infinitive). For example: Den som begår ett brott straffas enligt lagen (The person who commits a crime is punished according to the law).

In legal terms, straffas encompasses a range of sanctions. In criminal law these can include fines, imprisonment, community service, probation, or other penalties established by statute. The exact punishment depends on the offense, the jurisdiction, and the circumstances of the case. The concept also appears in administrative or regulatory contexts, where violations can lead to sanctions such as fines, licence suspensions, or prohibitions, resulting in a person or organization being straffad.

Etymology-wise, straffa originates from Swedish, with cognates in related Germanic languages; the term straffa denotes imposing a penalty. The noun form straff refers to the penalty itself, while straffbar describes conduct that is punishable under the law.

See also: straff, påföljd (penalty or sanction), brott och straff.