Brandschatz
derNounpillaged goods, loot, tribute paid to avoid burning
English translations
- 01
fire insurance
- 02
assets
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine (oft erzwungene) Zahlung, um die Zerstörung durch Feuer zu verhindern; auch die Drohung mit Feuerlegung.
- English meaning
- Tribute
- Synonym
- Erpressungsgeld, Schutzgeld
- German example
- Die Stadt musste Brandschatz zahlen, um nicht niedergebrannt zu werden.
- English example
- The city had to pay tribute to avoid being burned down.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Brandschatz
- Plural Form
- die Brandschätze
Related words
- Brandschatzung
fire insurance
- Brandschatzung
assessment of damage by fire
- brandschatzen
to pillage and burn
- Brandschatzung
Extortion by arson
- marodieren
To maraud
Example sentences with “Brandschatz”
Die Stadt wurde zum Brandschatz gezwungen. (The city was forced to pay tribute to avoid being burned.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Brandschatz related to Schatz?
Yes, it is a compound of 'Brand' (fire/burning) and 'Schatz' (treasure/tribute). It refers to historical war levies.