das Kurzarbeitergeld
Translation
short-time work allowance, short-time working compensation, short-time compensation benefit
Examples
Viele Firmen beantragen Kurzarbeitergeld.
Many companies apply for short-time work allowance.
Er bekommt Kurzarbeitergeld vom Staat.
He receives short-time work allowance from the state.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for short-time work allowance ((et4)) Die Firma beantragt Kurzarbeitergeld.
to receive short-time work allowance ((et4)) Die Mitarbeiter bekommen Kurzarbeitergeld.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Lohnersatzleistung (wage replacement benefit)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Kurz' (short) + 'Arbeiter' (worker) + 'Geld' (money).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'money' (Geld) for 'workers' (Arbeiter) on 'short' (kurz) time.