compensation for pain and suffering
das Schmerzensgeld, die Schmerzensgelder
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compensation for pain and suffering
A sum of money paid as compensation for non-material damages such as physical pain or emotional suffering caused by another person's unlawful actions.
Nach dem Unfall erhielt das Opfer ein hohes Schmerzensgeld.
After the accident, the victim received substantial compensation for pain and suffering.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schmerzensgelder |
| genitive | des Schmerzensgeldes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Schmerzensgeld | die Schmerzensgelder |
| accusative | das Schmerzensgeld | die Schmerzensgelder |
| dative | dem Schmerzensgeld | den Schmerzensgeldern |
| genitive | des Schmerzensgeldes des Schmerzensgelds | der Schmerzensgelder |
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The word is made up of 'Schmerz' (pain), in the old genitive form 'Schmerzens', and 'Geld' (money). So it literally means 'money for pain'.
Ein Gericht entscheidet über die Höhe des Schmerzensgeldes.
A court decides on the amount of compensation for pain and suffering.
This word is often used with certain verbs. A person can 'fordern' (claim), 'verlangen' (demand), or 'bekommen' (receive) Schmerzensgeld (compensation for pain and suffering). The person responsible or an insurance company has to 'zahlen' (pay) it. A court can 'zusprechen' (award) it.
Die Versicherung weigerte sich, das geforderte Schmerzensgeld zu zahlen.
The insurance company refused to pay the claimed compensation for pain and suffering.
'Schmerzensgeld' (compensation for pain and suffering) is a term from legal language. However, it is also used in everyday language when talking about accidents, injuries, and their legal consequences.
In den Nachrichten wurde über ein hohes Schmerzensgeld für die Opfer berichtet.
The news reported on substantial compensation for pain and suffering for the victims.
compensation
Entschädigung is a general term for compensation after damage or a disadvantage. Schmerzensgeld is the specific monetary payment for physical pain or emotional suffering. Entschädigung is appropriate for various types of damage, while Schmerzensgeld is the more precise term for pain or emotional suffering.
Nach dem Unfall erhielt sie Schmerzensgeld für ihre starken Schmerzen.
After the accident, she received compensation for pain and suffering because of her severe pain.
Für das beschädigte Fahrrad erhielt er eine Entschädigung.
He received compensation for the damaged bicycle.
