Die Entschädigung
Example: Die Entschädigung für den Schaden wurde schnell gezahlt.
Definition
"Die Entschädigung" refers to the compensation or reimbursement paid to someone to cover loss, damage, or injury, especially in a legal context. It ensures that the person affected receives financial or material restitution for the harm they endured.
Etymology
The word "die Entschädigung" comes from the German verb 'entschädigen,' meaning to compensate or make amends. It is formed from 'ent-' (a prefix indicating removal) and 'Schaden' (damage or harm), so it literally means 'removal of damage.' Did you know that this term neatly captures the idea of correcting a wrong by providing restitution?
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"Die Entschädigung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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