like: die Strafe → →
die Strafe ☊ 
phạt ☊ 
☊ The punishment ought to fit the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. ☊ fit ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? ☊ punishment ☊
The punishment should fit the crime. ☊ punishment ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊