Entschädigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Entschädigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "compensate", "indemnify" or "reimburse".

Essential properties of "entschädigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: entschädigen
Simple past: entschädigte
Participle: entschädigt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "entschädigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To compensate for loss or damage"

Definition: "To compensate someone for a loss or damage suffered."
Translation(s): compensate, indemnify, reimburse
Synonym(s): vergüten, ersetzen
Antonym(s): benachteiligen
Related word(s): Entschädigung, Schadenersatz

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Arbeitgeber muss den Mitarbeiter für die Überstunden entschädigen.The employer must compensate the employee for overtime.
Die Versicherung wird die Kunden für den Verlust entschädigen.The insurance will compensate the customers for the loss.
Er wurde für den entstandenen Schaden großzügig entschädigen.He was generously compensated for the damage incurred.

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