This is the 599th most frequent Danish word.
bøde
Fine (a monetary penalty).
The word 'bøde' in this context means 'fine' or 'penalty' that is imposed for a legal violation, specifically traffic-related in this example.
Jeg betalte en bøde for at parkere ulovligt.
I paid a fine for parking illegally.
In this sentence, 'bøde' again signifies a monetary sanction due to rule or law infringement.
Han skulle betale en bøde for at have overtrådt reglerne.
He had to pay a fine for breaking the rules.
Here, 'bøde' is used to describe a possible financial consequence for not adhering to established guidelines.