эмоциональный ущерб
emotsional'nyy ushcherb
The Russian phrase for "emotional damage" is эмоциональный ущерб (emotsional'nyy ushcherb).
эмоциональный ущерб refers to the psychological harm or distress experienced by a person, often used in a legal context to claim compensation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective эмоциональный, which is derived from the noun эмоция (emotion) and the noun ущерб (damage).
Which one should you use?
While эмоциональный ущерб is understood, the standard legal term used in Russian law for compensation for mental suffering is моральный вред.
How does it change in a sentence?
эмоциональный ущерб is in the nominative case when it serves as the subject of a sentence. It changes to эмоционального ущерба when used in the genitive case, such as after a preposition like вследствие (as a result of).
How do you pronounce it?
emotsional'nyy ushcherb
Did you know?
- The phrase эмоциональный ущерб has become more common in casual speech recently due to the influence of English-language internet memes.
- The noun ущерб can be used to describe physical gaps or chips in an object, not just abstract psychological or financial loss.
- The word ущерб is a linguistic relative of the Polish uszczerbek and Czech štěrba, all stemming from an ancient Proto-Slavic root.
Examples in context
- Мы потребуем компенсацию за эмоциональный ущерб.My poptrebuyem kompensatsiyu za emotsional'nyy ushcherb.We will demand compensation for emotional damage.
- Суд должен оценить эмоциональный ущерб.Sud dolzhen otsenit' emotsional'nyy ushcherb.The court must assess the emotional damage.
- Этот инцидент нанес ей эмоциональный ущерб.Etot intsident nanes ey emotsional'nyy ushcherb.This incident caused her emotional damage.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing a legal case.
- Екатерина EkaterinaЕкатерина, ты подала в суд на компанию?Ekaterina, ty podala v sud na kompaniyu?Ekaterina, did you sue the company?
- Андрей AndreyДа, Андрей, я требую возместить эмоциональный ущерб.Da, Andrey, ya trebuyu vozmestit' emotsional'nyy ushcherb.Yes, Andrey, I am demanding compensation for emotional damage.
- Екатерина EkaterinaДумаю, судья встанет на твою сторону.Dumayu, sud'ya vstanet na tvoyu storonu.I think the judge will side with you.
- Андрей AndreyНадеюсь, что так и будет.Nadeyus', chto tak i budet.I hope that will be the case.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ущерб, CC BY-SA 4.0.
