Compensation for damage caused to a person or their property.
Natural examples
Die Versicherung zahlte Schadenersatz für das beschädigte Fahrrad.
The insurance company paid compensation for the damaged bicycle.
Der Mieter verlangte Schadenersatz wegen des Wasserschadens.
The tenant requested compensation for the water damage.
Ob Schadenersatz gezahlt wird, hängt vom Einzelfall ab.
Whether compensation is paid depends on the individual case.
Usage note
Schadenersatz is masculine and usually uncountable. Schadensersatz is also a common spelling variant; the term is especially used in legal contexts.
Mini-lesson: Schadenersatz
Compensation for damage caused to a person or their property. Schadenersatz is masculine and usually uncountable. Schadensersatz is also a common spelling variant; the term is especially used in legal contexts.
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