der Schadenersatzanspruch
Translation
claim for damages, compensation claim
Examples
Er hat einen Schadenersatzanspruch geltend gemacht.
He has filed a claim for damages.
Der Schadenersatzanspruch wurde vom Gericht abgewiesen.
The claim for damages was rejected by the court.
Grammar Patterns
to file a claim for damages ((against sb.)) einen Schadenersatzanspruch geltend machen She is filing a claim for damages against the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Forderung (demand), Klage (lawsuit)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schaden' (damage) + 'Ersatz' (replacement, compensation) + 'Anspruch' (claim, right). It means a 'claim for damage replacement'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schaden' (damage) + 'Ersatz' (replacement) + 'Anspruch' (claim). You have a 'claim' for 'replacement' of 'damage'.