Noun
das Schmerzensgeld
Pronunciation: /ˈʃmɛʁt͡sn̩sˌɡɛlt/
compensation for pain and suffering; damages
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plural Schmerzensgelder
Meanings
Noun
- compensation for pain and suffering; damages
- solatium
Example sentence
Er erhielt für seine Verletzung ein beträchtliches Schmerzensgeld.
He received a large sum of money in compensation for his injury.
Word forms
singular
das Schmerzensgeld
plural
die Schmerzensgelder
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Schmerzensgeld
Accusativedas Schmerzensgeld
Dativedem Schmerzensgeld
Genitivedes Schmerzensgelds
Plural
Nominativedie Schmerzensgelder
Accusativedie Schmerzensgelder
Dativeden Schmerzensgeldern
Genitiveder Schmerzensgelder
Usage
- Schmerzensgeld verlangen — to demand compensation for pain and suffering
- Schmerzensgeld / Reparaturkosten — compensation for personal suffering / repair costs; different kinds of compensation
Im Roman fordert die Verletzte Schmerzensgeld von dem Verantwortlichen.
In the novel, the injured woman demands compensation for pain and suffering from the person responsible.