This is the 2651st most frequent Swedish word.
skadestånd
"Skadestånd" means "damages" or "compensation" awarded for injury or loss.
The word 'skadestånd' is used here to refer to monetary compensation for damages caused in an incident.
Han måste betala skadestånd efter bilolyckan.
He has to pay damages after the car accident.
In this sentence, 'skadestånd' represents legal compensation claimed due to a breach of agreement.
Företaget kräver skadestånd för kontraktsbrottet.
The company demands damages for the breach of contract.
Here, 'skadestånd' implies financial restitution provided to a family in response to a tragedy or significant loss.