Schaden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schaden" is mainly used as verb meaning "to harm", "to damage" or "to hurt". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Schaden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: schaden
Simple past: schadete
Participle: geschadet

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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.

Properties as Noun

Gender: masculine
Singular: der Schaden
Plural: die Schäden

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To harm or damage"

"Schaden", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To cause damage or harm to someone or something."
Translation(s): to harm, to damage, to hurt, to injure
Synonym(s): beschädigen, verletzen, beeinträchtigen
Antonym(s): nützen
Related word(s): Schaden, schädlich, Schädigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Unwetter hat viele Häuser geschadet.The storm damaged many houses.
Rauchen kann der Gesundheit schaden.Smoking can harm one's health.
Wir sollten vorsichtig sein, um niemandem zu schaden.We should be careful not to harm anyone.

2.) "Damage or loss"

"Schaden", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Damage, harm, or loss caused to someone or something."
Translation(s): damage, harm, loss, injury
Synonym(s): Nachteil, Verlust, Beschädigung
Antonym(s): Nutzen
Related word(s): schädigen, Schadenersatz, schadlos

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Schaden am Auto war größer als erwartet.The damage to the car was greater than expected.
Wir müssen den Schaden so schnell wie möglich beheben.We need to fix the damage as soon as possible.
Der Sturm hat einen erheblichen Schaden verursacht.The storm caused significant damage.

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