das Arbeitslosengeld II
Translation
unemployment benefit II, basic income support, Hartz IV
Examples
Viele Menschen leben von ALG II.
Many people live on unemployment benefit II.
Der Antrag auf ALG II wurde bewilligt.
The application for unemployment benefit II was approved.
Grammar Patterns
von+3 leben to live on (sth.) Many people live on ALG II.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sozialhilfe (social assistance); Compare: ALG I (insurance-based unemployment benefit).
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Arbeitslosengeld II'. The 'II' (zwei) denotes it as the second tier of support, for long-term unemployment.
Memory Tips
Think of 'II' as the second safety net, after the initial unemployment benefit (ALG I) runs out.