This is the 1228th most frequent German word.
schäden
"Schäden" means "damages" or "harm" in English.
In this sentence, 'Schäden' refers to the physical damage caused by storms, indicating its use in the context of harm or destruction to property or objects.
Die Stürme verursachten erhebliche Schäden an den Gebäuden.
The storms caused significant damages to the buildings.
Here, 'Schäden' describes the damages in a general sense, emphasizing the assessment and understanding of harm before action is taken.
Wir müssen die Schäden analysieren, bevor wir mit den Reparaturen beginnen.
We need to analyze the damages before starting repairs.
In this example, 'Schäden' is used to denote damages that are subject to insurance policies, highlighting its legal and contextual application.