Also means
compensation
Usage Note
Schadensersatz is monetary compensation for harm, compounding Schaden (damage) and Ersatz (replacement). It is largely uncountable. You claim it with Schadensersatz fordern or auf Schadensersatz klagen. Compensation for pain and suffering is separately Schmerzensgeld.
Examples
"Sie klagte auf Schadensersatz in Hoehe von 10.000 Euro."
Natural Translation
She sued for damages amounting to 10,000 euros.
Literal Translation
She sued on damage-replacement in height of 10,000 euros.
Related Words
- Abmahnschreiben formal warning letter (demanding cessation of unlawful conduct)
- Abschiebung deportation
- Akteneinsicht access to files
- Amtsgericht local court
- Amtspflicht official duty; duty of care owed by a public official
- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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