der Anspruch
Translation
claim, right, entitlement, demand
Examples
Er hat Anspruch auf eine Entschädigung.
He has a right to compensation.
Das ist ein Film mit hohem Anspruch.
That is a sophisticated film.
Sie nimmt seine Hilfe in Anspruch.
She makes use of his help.
Grammar Patterns
Anspruch ((auf+4)) a right/claim (to sth.) She has a right to a holiday.
et4 in Anspruch nehmen to make use of (sth.), to take up (sth.) The journey takes up a lot of time.
Ansprüche ((an+4)) stellen to make demands (on sb./sth.) He makes high demands on himself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Recht (right), Forderung (demand), Anrecht (entitlement)
Etymology
From 'an-' (on, at) + 'Spruch' (saying, verdict), related to 'sprechen' (to speak). Literally, 'to speak at' something to lay a claim to it.
Memory Tips
Think of 'speaking' ('sprechen'/'Spruch') 'at' ('an') someone to demand or claim something that is your right.