erstatten
Translation
to refund, to reimburse, to report, to file a complaint
Examples
Die Firma erstattet die Reisekosten.
The company reimburses the travel expenses.
Er erstattete Anzeige gegen den Dieb.
He filed a complaint against the thief.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) erstatten to reimburse (sb.dat) for (sth.acc) The insurance will reimburse me for the damage.
Anzeige ((gegen+4)) erstatten to file a complaint (against sb.) She filed a complaint against an unknown person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zurückzahlen, zurückgeben; Antonyms: schulden
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'er-' (completion) and 'statten' (related to 'Statt' for 'place'), suggesting the idea of restoring something to its place, like money.
Memory Tips
Imagine you 're-state' your expenses to your boss to get them 'erstattet' (reimbursed).