German word

Haftung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaftʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounliability

Example

Der Verkäufer übernimmt die Haftung für den Schaden.

The seller assumes liability for the damage.

Illustration for Haftung (liability)

More examples

In den AGB wird oft jede Haftung ausgeschlossen.

The terms and conditions often exclude any liability.

Core concept

A person or business remains legally tied to damage caused by its own action.

Common phrases

  • Haftung übernehmen

    take on liability

  • Haftung ausschließen

    waive liability

  • Haftung für Schäden

    liability for damage

Similar words

Haftungsausschluss: A contract or document clause that limits or excludes responsibility.
Schadensersatz: Money paid to compensate for damage suffered.
Gewährleistung: A legal guarantee allowing repair or replacement when a product has defects.

Definition in German

Rechtliche oder finanzielle Verantwortung für durch eigenes Handeln verursachte Schäden

Word origin

The noun Haftung derives from haften, an inherited Germanic verb meaning to stick or remain attached, and -ung forms an abstract noun from it.

Usage tips

  • Haftung für takes an accusative object, as in Haftung für den Schaden, with für marking the damage covered by the liability.

Other meanings

  • legal responsibilitynoun

Opposites

  • Haftungsausschlussliability disclaimernoun
  • Haftungsfreiheitfreedom from liabilitynoun

Related words

  • haftbarliableadjective
  • Haftpflichtversicherungliability insurancenoun
  • haftungspflichtigsubject to liabilityadjective

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