erstatten
Translation
to refund, to reimburse, to report, to press charges
Examples
Die Firma erstattet die Reisekosten.
The company reimburses the travel expenses.
Er erstattete Anzeige gegen den Dieb.
He pressed charges against the thief.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) erstatten to reimburse (sb.dat) for (sth.acc) The insurance will reimburse me for the damage.
Anzeige ((gegen+4)) erstatten to press charges (against sb.) She pressed charges against person or persons unknown.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückzahlen, zurückgeben; Antonyms: schulden
Etymology
From the prefix 'er-' (indicating completion) and 'statten' (related to 'Statt' meaning 'place'), literally 'to put back in place', as in returning money.
Memory Tips
Think of 'er-STAT-ten' as putting the 'state' of your finances back to normal by getting a refund.