German Conversation · Level 107
57 words
German word
Wiedergutmachung
Pronunciation
IPA/ˌviːdɐˈguːtˌmaxʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nouncompensation
Example
Der Staat zahlte Wiedergutmachungen an die Überlebenden.
The state paid compensation to the survivors.
More examples
Die Regierung kündigte finanzielle Wiedergutmachung für die Betroffenen an.
The government announced financial compensation for those affected.
Core concept
After harm has been done, something valuable is provided to set matters right again.
Common phrases
Anspruch auf Wiedergutmachung geltend machen
make a claim for compensation
öffentliche Wiedergutmachung
public compensation
Similar words
Entschädigung: Payment for harm or disadvantage suffered by someone.
Reparation: Official state compensation for victims of war or oppression.
Schadenersatz: Legally required payment for damage caused by an unlawful act or accident.
Kompensation: Making up for a loss or shortfall with money or another benefit.
Definition in German
Wiedergutmachung ist eine Entschädigung oder Handlung, um erlittenen Schaden oder Unrecht zu beheben.
Word origin
Wiedergutmachung comes from the phrase wieder gutmachen, literally 'make good again', which became a noun for compensation or amends.
Usage tips
- In historical and political contexts, Wiedergutmachung often refers to official compensation by a state or organization, and the plural is Wiedergutmachungen.
Other meanings
- atonementnoun
Related words
- Wiedergutmachungszahlungcompensation paymentnoun