der Schadensersatz
Translation
damages, compensation, indemnity
Examples
Er fordert Schadensersatz für den Unfall.
He is demanding damages for the accident.
Die Firma musste hohen Schadensersatz zahlen.
The company had to pay high damages.
Grammar Patterns
Schadensersatz ((for sth.)) fordern to demand damages for sth. He is demanding damages for the broken car.
Schadensersatz leisten/zahlen to pay damages The insurance company must pay the damages.
Anspruch auf Schadensersatz haben to have a claim for damages The customer has a claim for damages.
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Etymology
A compound word from 'Schaden' (damage) and 'Ersatz' (replacement). It literally means 'replacement for damage'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as two separate words: 'Schaden' (damage) and 'Ersatz' (replacement). When you put them together, you get 'replacement for damage', i.e., damages.