Die Entschädigung
Example: Die Entschädigung für den Schaden wurde schnell ausgezahlt.
Definition
"Die Entschädigung" refers to compensation or reimbursement given to someone for damage, loss, or injury. It involves payment or other forms of amends made to restore the affected party to their original position or to make up for harm caused.
Etymology
The word "die Entschädigung" comes from the German verb 'entschädigen,' meaning 'to compensate.' It is formed by combining 'ent-' (a prefix meaning 'away from' or 'removal') with 'Schaden' (damage), and the suffix '-ung,' which turns verbs into nouns. Did you know? The concept behind "die Entschädigung" literally means 'removal of damage,' emphasizing its purpose to rectify loss or harm.
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"Die Entschädigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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