die Entschädigung
Translation
compensation, indemnity, reparation, damages
Examples
Er erhielt eine Entschädigung für den Schaden.
He received compensation for the damage.
Die Firma zahlte eine hohe Entschädigung.
The company paid high compensation.
Grammar Patterns
Entschädigung ((für+4)) compensation for sth. She is demanding compensation for the loss.
Entschädigung ((von+3)) compensation from sb./sth. He received compensation from the insurance company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Abfindung, Wiedergutmachung; Antonyms: Strafe (penalty), Bußgeld (fine)
Etymology
From 'ent-' (removal) + 'Schaden' (damage) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally means 'a de-damaging' or removal of damage.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'ending' the 'damage' (Schaden) by paying for it. The prefix 'ent-' often implies a reversal or removal.