Anspruch
[ˈanˌʃpʀʊχ]
The German word for 'claim' (to state a new fact) is Anspruch.
Anspruch is a noun used to denote a claim of entitlement or a right. When you want to say you have a claim to something, use the construction Anspruch auf etwas haben, employing the preposition auf.
Meaning: to state a new fact (verb)
Which one should you use?
While Anspruch can mean a demand of ownership, it can also refer specifically to a demand of ownership for previously unowned land, a concept sometimes referred to as Mutung.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Anspruch is Ansprüche.
Did you know?
- In German philosophy, particularly in the work of Jürgen Habermas, Geltungsanspruch is a specific term for a 'validity claim'. It refers to the implicit assumption that a statement is true, right or sincere.
- The noun Anspruch is built from the verb ansprechen, which means 'to address' or 'to speak to' someone.
- In German, Anspruch does not just mean a legal demand but can describe a high standard of quality. For example, hohe Ansprüche refers to having 'high expectations' or 'lofty standards'.
Examples in context
- Er erhob Anspruch auf das Land.He laid claim to the land.This sentence shows how to use Anspruch to express laying claim to land.Tatoeba #594407 by samueldora, translation #291186 by sundown
- Jeder hat gleiches Recht zum Größten und Kleinsten. Anspruch wird an Anspruch, Trieb an Trieb und Kraft an Kraft zernichtet.Men's natural rights are equal, claim is met by claim, effort by effort, and force by force.This sentence uses Anspruch in a philosophical context regarding natural rights and competing claims.Tatoeba #1919128 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #1919815 by Tamy
- Sie hat einen Anspruch auf das Vermögen ihres verstorbenen Mannes.She has a claim on her deceased husband's estate.This sentence demonstrates having an Anspruch on an estate.Tatoeba #3776573 by mauersegler, translation #314029 by CM
- Der Kunde hat eine Forderung nach Rückerstattung des vollen Kaufpreises.The customer has a claim for a full refund.
- Die Versicherungsgesellschaft prüft den Anspruch auf Schadensersatz.The insurance company is reviewing the claim for compensation.
- Die hohe Beanspruchung der Ressourcen führte zu Engpässen.The high claim on resources led to shortages.
- Die These, dass Geld nicht glücklich macht, wird oft diskutiert.The claim that money doesn't bring happiness is often debated.
- Er stellte die Behauptung auf, dass er den besten Kaffee machen kann.He made the claim that he can make the best coffee.
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Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are discussing a disputed inheritance.
- HannahHast du einen rechtlichen Anspruch auf das Haus?Do you have a legal claim to the house?
- MaximilianJa, mein Großvater hat es mir versprochen.Yes, my grandfather promised it to me.
- HannahIch glaube, dein Anspruch ist nicht gültig.I believe your claim is not valid.
- MaximilianDas werde ich vor Gericht klären.I will settle that in court.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Anspruch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Anspruch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
