Signification
To be entitled to something.
Contexte culturel
The 'Anspruchsmentalität' (entitlement mentality) is a debated term in Germany, often used by politicians to criticize people who rely too much on state benefits. However, for the average citizen, knowing one's 'Ansprüche' is a matter of pride and legal literacy. In Austria, the term is used similarly, but the legal system (ABGB) might have slightly different specific 'Anspruchsgrundlagen' than the German BGB. Swiss German speakers use the phrase in formal contexts, but in Swiss legal documents, you might also see 'Anrecht' used more frequently than in Germany. In international companies based in Germany, 'Anspruch auf Feedback' is a common modern usage, reflecting a shift toward employee rights in professional development.
The 'Auf' Rule
Always remember that 'Anspruch' is like a bridge pointing 'auf' (onto) something. It always takes the Akkusativ.
Don't be too aggressive
Using this phrase in a restaurant for a missing fork might sound like you're threatening to sue. Use 'Könnte ich bitte...' instead.
Signification
To be entitled to something.
The 'Auf' Rule
Always remember that 'Anspruch' is like a bridge pointing 'auf' (onto) something. It always takes the Akkusativ.
Don't be too aggressive
Using this phrase in a restaurant for a missing fork might sound like you're threatening to sue. Use 'Könnte ich bitte...' instead.
Legal Writing
In legal writing, you often see 'Der Anspruch richtet sich auf...' (The claim is directed at...). This is a high-level variation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct article and noun for 'Anspruch'.
Ich habe ______ ______ auf eine Gehaltserhöhung.
'Anspruch' is masculine and is the direct object (Akkusativ) of 'haben'.
Which preposition is correct?
Haben wir einen Anspruch ______ Entschädigung?
The collocation is always 'Anspruch haben auf'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Warum fragst du nach mehr Urlaub? B: Weil ich laut Vertrag einen ______ ______ ______ habe.
'Darauf' is the pronominal adverb for 'auf + Akkusativ'.
Match the situation to the correct sentence.
Situation: Your flight is 5 hours late.
You are entitled to compensation for flight delays.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIch habe ______ ______ auf eine Gehaltserhöhung.
'Anspruch' is masculine and is the direct object (Akkusativ) of 'haben'.
Haben wir einen Anspruch ______ Entschädigung?
The collocation is always 'Anspruch haben auf'.
A: Warum fragst du nach mehr Urlaub? B: Weil ich laut Vertrag einen ______ ______ ______ habe.
'Darauf' is the pronominal adverb for 'auf + Akkusativ'.
Situation: Your flight is 5 hours late.
You are entitled to compensation for flight delays.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it can be about services (help, advice), time (vacation, breaks), or even abstract things like respect or truth.
In formal legal headings, yes. In spoken German, it sounds better with 'einen'.
An 'Anspruch' is the right you have; a 'Forderung' is the actual demand you send to someone to pay up.
It is always 'Anspruch auf'. 'Anspruch zu' is incorrect.
Yes, 'Kinder haben einen Anspruch auf {den|m} Unterhalt' (Children are entitled to child support).
Expressions liées
einen Anspruch geltend machen
specialized formTo assert or enforce a claim.
ein Recht haben auf
synonymTo have a right to.
anspruchsvoll sein
similarTo be demanding or sophisticated.
Ansprüche stellen
similarTo make demands.
