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
Composed of 'ent-' (removal) + 'Schaden' (damage) + '-ung' (noun suffix). It literally means 'a de-damaging' or the act of removing damage.
Memory Tips
Visualize 'ending' the 'damage' (Schaden) with a payment. The prefix 'ent-' frequently signifies a reversal or removal.