Fines Meaning in English
word · lemma: fine
Definition
Money that people must pay as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used in the plural with traffic violations or penalties (e.g., 'parking fines'). Used formally and officially. Not to be confused with 'fine' as 'good' or 'okay'.
Spanish: multasPortuguese (BR): multasPortuguese (PT): multasChinese (Simplified): 罚款Chinese (Traditional): 罰款Hindi: जुर्मानेArabic: غراماتBengali: জরিমানাRussian: штрафыJapanese: 罰金Vietnamese: tiền phạtKorean: 벌금Turkish: para cezası - ceza (para cezası anlamında)Urdu: جرمانےIndonesian: denda - tilang
Example Sentences
He had to pay several fines for parking illegally.
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Some countries have very high fines for littering.
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Library fines are due at the end of each month.
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I forgot about my fines and now I can't borrow any more books.
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Drivers who use their phones often get hit with steep fines these days.
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If you keep ignoring those parking fines, they might double.
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