English–German

“damages” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaːdn̩ɛɐ̯ˌzats/

Example

Die Höhe des Schadenersatzes wurde vom Gericht festgesetzt.

The amount of damages was set by the court.

Illustration for Schadenersatz (damages)

How to say “damages” in German

“Damages” in German is Schadenersatz.

Money or another benefit restores what an injured person has lost.

Full entry for Schadenersatz: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Schadenersatz

Der Verletzte forderte Schadenersatz für erlittene Schmerzen.

The injured party demanded damages for the pain suffered.

Tips for using Schadenersatz

  • Schadenersatz is a legal term; common verbs include leisten, verlangen, and erhalten.

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