das Arbeitslosengeld
Translation
unemployment benefit, jobseeker's allowance, dole
Examples
Er beantragt Arbeitslosengeld.
He is applying for unemployment benefit.
Die Höhe des Arbeitslosengeldes ist begrenzt.
The amount of the unemployment benefit is limited.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) beantragen to apply for sth. He must apply for unemployment benefit.
((et4)) beziehen/erhalten to receive sth. She receives unemployment benefit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stütze (colloquial); Antonyms: Gehalt (salary), Lohn (wage).
Etymology
From 'Arbeit' (work) + 'los' (without) + 'Geld' (money). Literally 'work-less-money'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as receiving money ('Geld') because you are without ('los') work ('Arbeit').