German word

Schadenersatz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʃaːdn̩ɛɐ̯ˌzats/

Meaning

  • masculine noundamages

Example

Die Höhe des Schadenersatzes wurde vom Gericht festgesetzt.

The amount of damages was set by the court.

Illustration for Schadenersatz (damages)

More examples

Der Verletzte forderte Schadenersatz für erlittene Schmerzen.

The injured party demanded damages for the pain suffered.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • Anspruch auf Schadenersatz

    claim for damages

  • Schadenersatz verlangen

    demand damages

  • Schadenersatz leisten

    pay damages

Similar words

Entschädigung: Money awarded for harm, loss, or another disadvantage.
Wiedergutmachung: An act or benefit that makes amends for a wrong or injury.
Ersatz: A substitute or payment that replaces something lost or missing.
Kompensation: Money or another benefit that makes up for a loss or disadvantage.

Definition in German

Leistung, meist in Geld, die einen erlittenen Schaden ausgleicht.

Word origin

Schaden is an inherited Germanic noun for harm, while Ersatz comes from ersetzen, meaning to replace or make good.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • indemnitynoun
  • compensationnoun

Related words

  • Schadenersatzforderungclaim for damagesnoun
  • Schadenersatzpflichtliability for damagesnoun
  • schadenersatzpflichtigliable for damagesadjective

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