bestraffa

== Swedish == === Etymology === From German bestrafen or a corresponding Middle Low German verb. Cognate with Danish bestrafe †, Dutch bestraffen and Middle Low German bestraflik. Equivalent to be- +‎ straffa. === Verb === bestraffa (present bestraffar, preterite bestraffade, supine bestraffat, imperative bestraffa) (transitive) to punish, to penalize (inflict a punishment upon, generally or judicially) ==== Conjugation ==== ==== Derived terms ==== bestraffning === References === bestraffa in Svensk ordbok (SO) bestraffa in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)