noun🔗ShareStrafe, BußeA penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor."The forfeit for being late to class too many times is detention. "Die Strafe dafür, zu oft zu spät zum Unterricht zu kommen, ist Arrest.lawguiltbusinessmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerlust, EinbußeA thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc."He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life."Wer mordet, zahlt den Verlust seines eigenen Lebens.rightlawbusinessguilteconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePfand, EinsatzSomething deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game."The forfeit for being late to class was one week of extra homework. "Der Einsatz für das Zuspätkommen zum Unterricht war eine Woche zusätzliche Hausaufgaben.gamesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchaden, UnrechtInjury; wrong; mischief."The student's constant tardiness was a small forfeit to his chances of getting a good grade. "Die ständige Verspätung des Schülers war ein kleiner Schaden für seine Chancen auf eine gute Note.rightlawmoralguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerlieren, einbüßenTo suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."Er verlor seine letzte Chance auf eine vorzeitige Haftentlassung, indem er wiederholt einen anderen Häftling angriff.lawbusinessfinanceeconomyvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerlieren, einbüßenTo lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules"Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."Weil nur neun Spieler anwesend waren, musste die Fußballmannschaft das Spiel verlieren.sportgameactionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerwirken, verwirkenTo be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress."The student forfeited his right to play in the final game by repeatedly arguing with the referee. "Der Schüler verwirkte sein Recht, im Finale zu spielen, indem er sich wiederholt mit dem Schiedsrichter stritt.guiltlawmoralstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerfallen, verwirkenTo fail to keep an obligation."Because he didn't complete the assignment on time, he will forfeit his chance to earn extra credit. "Weil er die Aufgabe nicht rechtzeitig erledigte, verwirkt er seine Chance auf zusätzliche Punkte.lawbusinesssportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareVerwirkt, verwirkt wegen eines Vergehens oder VerbrechensLost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure."The student's poor attendance made his good grades forfeit. "Die schlechte Anwesenheit des Schülers ließ seine guten Noten verfallen.lawguiltstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
