die Sozialabgaben
Translation
social security contributions, social insurance contributions
Examples
Die Sozialabgaben werden vom Gehalt abgezogen.
Social security contributions are deducted from the salary.
Hohe Sozialabgaben belasten die Arbeitnehmer.
High social security contributions are a burden on employees.
Grammar Patterns
to pay social security contributions ((for sb./sth.)) Der Arbeitgeber zahlt die Sozialabgaben.
Similar Words
Steuern (taxes), Beiträge (contributions)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Abgaben' (levies, duties). These are the payments one 'gives off' ('ab-geben') for the social system.
Memory Tips
Think of these as the 'social give-aways' from your salary that fund healthcare, pensions, and unemployment benefits.