noun
die Haftpflicht, -en
liability insurance
The German word "Haftpflicht" is a compound noun consisting of:
- Haft: from "haften," meaning "to be liable" or "to be responsible."
- Pflicht: meaning "duty" or "obligation."
Meaning:
"Haftpflicht" refers to liability or the obligation to be legally responsible for damages caused to others. It is commonly used in the context of liability insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung).
Similar words:
- Verantwortung (responsibility)
- Schadensersatzpflicht (obligation for compensation)
- Haftung (liability)
Differences:
- Haftpflicht focuses especially on the legal duty to compensate for damage caused.
- Haftung also means liability but can be broader, including contractual liability.
- Verantwortung is a more general term for responsibility, not necessarily legal or financial.
- Schadensersatzpflicht is the explicit obligation to compensate damages, often used legally.
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Viele Studenten überlegen, ob eine Haftpflicht im Alltag sinnvoll ist.noun
Many students consider whether liability insurance is useful in everyday life.
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