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compensation in German

compensation in German is Kompensation, Abfindung, Ausgleich — compensation means money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.

compensation in German

Kompensation
noun
The act or principle of compensating.
Abfindung
noun
The act or principle of compensating.
Kompensation
noun
Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
Ausgleich
noun
Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
Ersatz
noun
Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
Aufrechnung
noun
(finance) The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.
Kompensation
noun
A recompense or reward for service.
Entlohnung
noun
A recompense or reward for service.
Kompensierung
noun
A recompense or reward for service.
Kompensierung
noun
(real estate) An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
Wiedergutmachung
noun
(real estate) An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
Ausgleich
noun
The relationship between air temperature outside a building and a calculated target temperature for provision of air or water to contained rooms or spaces for the purpose of efficient heating. In building control systems, the compensation curve is defined to a compensator for this purpose.

What does "compensation" mean?

  1. noun Money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.
    "He received compensation after the accident at work."
  2. noun Pay or reward given for work performed.
    "Her compensation package includes a bonus and health insurance."

compensation in a sentence

  • He received compensation after the accident at work.
  • The settlement included compensation for lost wages.
  • Her compensation package includes a bonus and health insurance.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compensation" in German?

"compensation" in German is Kompensation, Abfindung, Ausgleich. compensation means: Money or another benefit given to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.

How do you use "compensation" in a sentence?

Example: "He received compensation after the accident at work." In German, "compensation" is Kompensation, Abfindung, Ausgleich.

Are there other ways to say "compensation" in German?

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "compensation": Kompensation, Abfindung, Ausgleich, Ersatz, Aufrechnung, Entlohnung.

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