compensation for pain and suffering
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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.
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.
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'Entschädigung' and 'Schmerzensgeld' both have to do with compensation for suffering or damage that someone has experienced. 'Entschädigung' is the more general term and can be paid for many kinds of disadvantages, including material damage. 'Schmerzensgeld' is more specific: it is money for physical pain or emotional suffering that someone has experienced because of another person's unlawful actions. The words can be confused because 'Schmerzensgeld' is a special form of 'Entschädigung'. When it is about broken things, cancellations, or losses, 'Entschädigung' usually fits. When it is about pain or emotional suffering, 'Schmerzensgeld' is more precise.
Nach dem Unfall erhielt Hannah Schmerzensgeld für ihre Verletzungen.
After the accident, Hannah received compensation for pain and suffering for her injuries.
Wegen des ausgefallenen Konzerts bekamen die Besucher eine Entschädigung.
Because of the canceled concert, the visitors received compensation.