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Schaden
/ˈʃaːdn̩/
damage
Der Sturm hat großen Schaden an den Häusern verursacht.
The storm caused great damage to the houses.
general
physical harm or injury to something, resulting in impairment or loss of value
Durch den Unfall entstand ein Sachschaden von etwa 5.000 Euro.
The accident resulted in property damage of about 5,000 euros.
Common in legal, insurance, and everyday contexts.
Medical
harm or injury to a person's health or well-being
Der Arzt untersuchte den Patienten auf innere Schäden.
The doctor examined the patient for internal damage.
Often used in medical or psychological contexts.
Finance
loss or detriment, especially in financial terms
Die Firma verzeichnete einen Schaden von zwei Millionen Euro im letzten Quartal.
The company recorded a loss of two million euros in the last quarter.
Used interchangeably with 'Verlust' in financial contexts.
Collocations
Schaden anrichtento cause damageSchaden nehmento suffer damageSchaden ersetzento compensate for damageSchaden meldento report damage
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Pro Tip
Collocations with 'Schaden'
Remember common collocations like 'Schaden anrichten' (to cause damage) and 'Schaden nehmen' (to suffer damage). These phrases are essential for describing damage in both everyday and professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Gender and plural of 'Schaden'
Schaden is masculine (der Schaden) and its plural form is Schäden (not 'Schadens').
Word Origin
From Old High German *skado* (harm, injury), related to Old English *sceaþa* (injurer) and Gothic *skaþs* (harm). Proto-Germanic root *skaþaz*.
Usage Notes
Schaden is a masculine noun (der Schaden) in German. It is often used in compound forms such as Sachschaden (property damage), Personenschaden (personal injury), or Umweltschaden (environmental damage). In legal contexts, it is frequently paired with 'ersetzen' (to compensate).
Word Breakdown
Schad-
harm, injury
root-en
noun suffix
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