VERB
entschädigen/ɛntˈʃɛːdɪɡn̩/to compensate; to indemnify
entschädigen is a German verb that means to compensate or to indemnify. It is pronounced /ɛntˈʃɛːdɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "entschädigte" and the past participle is "entschädigt".
Definitions
1.to compensate someone for a loss, damage or disadvantage(legal, financial)
a.to pay or make amends for damages suffered by someone
Die Firma muss die Kunden für den Schaden entschädigen.—The company has to compensate the customers for the damage.
2.to make up for a disadvantage, discomfort, or loss(general)
a.to offer something as compensation
Ein schöner Ausblick entschädigt für den langen Aufstieg.—A beautiful view makes up for the long climb.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | entschädigen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | entschädige |
| Present (du) | entschädigst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | entschädigt |
| Preterite (ich) | entschädigte |
| Participle II | entschädigt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | entschädigte |
| Imperative (singular) | entschädig |
| Imperative (plural) | entschädigt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "entschädigen" mean in English?
- "entschädigen" means to compensate or to indemnify. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "entschädigen"?
- "entschädigen" is pronounced /ɛntˈʃɛːdɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "entschädigen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "entschädigen" is "entschädigt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "entschädigen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "entschädigen" becomes "entschädigte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "entschädigen"?
- "entschädigen" is a verb in German.
