compensation

Entschädigung, Schadensersatz

Geld oder etwas Wertvolles, das jemand für einen erlittenen Schaden oder Verlust erhält.

In einfachem Englisch: Money or something valuable given to someone because they have suffered harm or loss.

• They paid him compensation after the accident.
• She is seeking compensation for the damage.
• How much compensation did the court award?

So benutzt man es: compensation for something (She received compensation for her injuries.)

Synonyme: damages, recompense

Häufige Wendungen: claim compensation, pay compensation, compensation for something

Vergütung, Entlohnung

Das gesamte Geld und alle zusätzlichen Leistungen, die ein Arbeitgeber jemandem für seine Arbeit gibt.

In einfachem Englisch: All the money and other benefits an employer gives someone for their work.

• The job offers generous compensation.
• Her compensation package includes a company car.
• Employees discussed their annual compensation with management.

Synonyme: pay, remuneration

Häufige Wendungen: compensation package, total compensation, employee compensation

Ausgleich, Kompensation

Das Ausgleichen eines Verlusts, einer Schwäche oder einer unerwünschten Wirkung.

In einfachem Englisch: The act of making up for a loss, weakness, or unwanted effect.

• The machine allows automatic compensation for heat.
• Compensation for weak eyesight can involve relying more on hearing.
• This adjustment provides compensation for the extra weight.

So benutzt man es: compensation for something (The system provides compensation for changes in temperature.)

Synonyme: offsetting, counterbalancing

Häufige Wendungen: automatic compensation, compensation for something, compensation mechanism

Vergütung, Entgelt

Geld oder eine andere Belohnung, die jemand für geleistete Arbeit oder Hilfe bekommt.

In einfachem Englisch: Money or another reward given to someone for work or help they have provided.

• She received compensation for her help.
• We offered him compensation for his time.
• The fee is fair compensation for the work.

So benutzt man es: compensation for something (He accepted compensation for his services.)

Synonyme: payment, reward, remuneration

Häufige Wendungen: receive compensation, compensation for services, fair compensation