reparation in German

reparation in German is Entschädigung, Reparation, Wiedergutmachung — reparation means payment or other compensation made to people who have been wronged, especially by a state to a group it has harmed. Usually plural: reparations.

reparation in German

Entschädigung

noun

(usually, in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).

Reparation

noun

(usually, in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).

Wiedergutmachung

noun

(usually, in the plural) A payment of time, effort or money to compensate for past transgression(s).

Reparatur

noun

(archaic) The act of renewing, restoring, etc., or the state of being renewed or repaired.

What does "reparation" mean?

noun Payment or other compensation made to people who have been wronged, especially by a state to a group it has harmed. Usually plural: reparations.
"Campaigners have long demanded reparations for slavery."
noun The act of making up for a wrong you have done.
"He spent years trying to make reparation to the family he had injured."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

reparation in a sentence

Campaigners have long demanded reparations for slavery.
The treaty required the defeated side to pay reparations in coal and cash.
He spent years trying to make reparation to the family he had injured.

Similar words in German

amends atonement damages fixture indemnity repair restitution

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "reparation" in German?

"reparation" in German is Entschädigung, Reparation, Wiedergutmachung. reparation means: Payment or other compensation made to people who have been wronged, especially by a state to a group it has harmed. Usually plural: reparations.

How do you use "reparation" in a sentence?

Example: "Campaigners have long demanded reparations for slavery." In German, "reparation" is Entschädigung, Reparation, Wiedergutmachung.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "reparation": Entschädigung, Reparation, Wiedergutmachung, Reparatur.

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