NOUN
Schaden/ˈʃaːdn̩/damage; harm; injury
Schaden is a German noun that means damage, harm, or injury. It is pronounced /ˈʃaːdn̩/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schäden".
Definitions
1.physical or material harm, destruction, or defect(general)
a.destruction, impairment or negative result to property, objects, or people
Die Überschwemmung verursachte große Schäden im Dorf.—The flood caused major damage in the village.
b.unfavorable outcome or loss, often not material
Er hat dem Ansehen der Firma durch seine Handlungen Schaden zugefügt.—He harmed the reputation of the company through his actions.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schaden | die Schäden |
| Genitive | des Schadens | der Schäden |
| Dative | dem Schaden | den Schäden |
| Accusative | den Schaden | die Schäden |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schaden" mean in English?
- "Schaden" means damage, harm, or injury. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schaden"?
- "Schaden" is pronounced /ˈʃaːdn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schaden" der, die, or das?
- "Schaden" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schaden"?
- The plural of "Schaden" is "Schäden".
- What part of speech is "Schaden"?
- "Schaden" is a noun in German.
