English–German
“damage” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃaːdn̩/
Example
Die Versicherung deckt den Schaden nicht.
The insurance does not cover the damage.
How to say “damage” in German
“Damage” in German is Schaden.
A negative result that leaves a person, object, or situation worse off.
Example sentences with Schaden
Nach dem Sturm hatte das Dach glücklicherweise keinen Schaden.
After the storm, the roof fortunately had no damage.
Tips for using Schaden
- The verb schaden takes a dative object, as in Das schadet mir, whereas the noun appears in phrases such as jemandem Schaden zufügen.
Other German words for “damage”
Die Firma hat das Paket beschädigt.
The company damaged the package.
Zigaretten schädigen die Lunge.
Cigarettes damage the lungs.