This is the 577th most frequent German word.
schaden
The German word "schaden" means "to harm" or "to damage."
Here, the word 'Schaden' is part of the compound noun 'Schadenfreude', which refers to joy at another's misfortune, showcasing the versatility of 'Schaden' in forming new words.
Schadenfreude ist ein interessantes Wort auf Deutsch.
Schadenfreude is an interesting word in German.
In this context, 'geschadet' is the past participle of the verb 'schaden', and it's used to describe the negative impact on the company's image.
Sein Verhalten hat dem Ansehen der Firma geschadet.
His behavior has damaged the company's reputation.
Here, 'schaden' is used as a verb meaning 'to harm' or 'to damage', showing a possible negative impact of the storm on the house.