der Anspruch
Translation
claim, right, entitlement, demand
Examples
Er hat Anspruch auf Urlaub.
He is entitled to a holiday.
Sie stellt hohe Ansprüche an sich selbst.
She makes high demands on herself.
Das genügt meinen Ansprüchen nicht.
That does not meet my standards.
Grammar Patterns
to have a claim/right to sth. ((auf+4)) Er hat Anspruch auf Urlaub.
to make demands on sb. ((an+4)) Sie stellt hohe Ansprüche an ihre Mitarbeiter.
Similar Words
Forderung (demand), Recht (right), Erwartung (expectation)
Etymology
From the verb 'ansprechen' (to address, to appeal to). The act of 'addressing' someone for something leads to the idea of a 'claim' or 'right'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'an' (to) + 'sprechen' (to speak). An 'Anspruch' is when you 'speak to' someone to claim something you are entitled to.