der Schadenersatz
Translation
damages, compensation, indemnity
Examples
Er fordert Schadenersatz für das kaputte Auto.
He is demanding compensation for the broken car.
Die Firma musste hohen Schadenersatz zahlen.
The company had to pay high damages.
Grammar Patterns
to demand/claim damages to demand compensation Er fordert Schadenersatz.
to pay damages to pay compensation Die Versicherung muss Schadenersatz leisten.
to have a claim for damages to be entitled to compensation Sie haben Anspruch auf Schadenersatz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Entschädigung, Wiedergutmachung
Etymology
A compound word from 'Schaden' (damage) and 'Ersatz' (replacement). It literally means 'damage replacement'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as getting a replacement ('Ersatz') for the damage ('Schaden') that occurred.