der Schadensersatz, -leistungen
compensation · damages
Geld oder eine andere Leistung, die jemand geben muss, weil er einer anderen Person einen Schaden verursacht hat.
The German word "Schadensersatz" is a compound noun composed of "Schaden," which means "damage" or "harm," and "Ersatz," which means "compensation" or "replacement." Thus, "Schadensersatz" refers to "damages" in a legal context, meaning compensation or reparation paid to a person or entity for loss or injury. Similar words in German include "Entschädigung" (indemnification), "Kompensation" (compensation), and "Abfindung" (settlement). Schadensersatz is specifically the term used for legally court-ordered compensation in civil law.
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Examples
Er fordert Schadensersatz von der Firma.noun
He is demanding compensation from the company.
Er erhält Schadensersatz nach dem Unfall.noun
He receives damages after the accident.
Das Gericht spricht ihm Schadensersatz zu.noun
The court awards him damages.
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