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damages in German

damages in German is Schadenersatz, Schadensersatz — damages means money awarded by a court to compensate someone for a loss or injury they suffered.

damages in German

Schadenersatz
noun
(legal) The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.
Schadensersatz
noun
(legal) The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.

What does "damages" mean?

  1. noun Money awarded by a court to compensate someone for a loss or injury they suffered.
    "The jury awarded the plaintiff $2 million in damages."

damages in a sentence

  • The jury awarded the plaintiff $2 million in damages.
  • She sued for damages after the accident left her unable to work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "damages" in German?

"damages" in German is Schadenersatz, Schadensersatz. damages means: Money awarded by a court to compensate someone for a loss or injury they suffered.

How do you use "damages" in a sentence?

Example: "The jury awarded the plaintiff $2 million in damages." In German, "damages" is Schadenersatz, Schadensersatz.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "damages": Schadenersatz, Schadensersatz.

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