German word

Sachbeschädigung

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzaxbəˌʃɛːdɪgʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounvandalism

Example

In unserem Viertel häufen sich Sachbeschädigungen an Bushaltestellen.

Vandalism at bus stops is becoming increasingly common in our neighborhood.

Illustration for Sachbeschädigung (vandalism)

More examples

Vor allem nachts kommt es im öffentlichen Raum zu Sachbeschädigungen.

Vandalism occurs in public areas particularly at night.

Core concept

A graffiti-covered shelter, cut fence, or broken machine marked by intentional harm to property belonging to someone else.

Common phrases

  • Sachbeschädigung im öffentlichen Raum

    vandalism in public areas

  • Strafe wegen Sachbeschädigung

    penalty for vandalism

Similar words

Schaden: A loss or reduction in the value of an object or property.
Beschädigung: Damage affecting the appearance or working condition of an object.
Vandalismus: Intentional defacement or destruction of public or privately owned property.
Sachschaden: The monetary loss resulting from damage to physical property.

Definition in German

Sachbeschädigung bezeichnet das vorsätzliche Beschädigen oder Zerstören fremder Sachen.

Word origin

The compound Sachbeschädigung joins Sache with Beschädigung, so its form developed transparently from the words for property and damage.

Usage tips

  • Sachbeschädigung is common in police, insurance, and legal contexts, while everyday speech often uses beschädigen or kaputt machen instead.

Opposites

  • Unversehrtheitintactnessnoun

Related words

  • Sachbeschädigerperson who vandalizesnoun
  • sachbeschädigendamage propertyverb

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