das Sozialgeld
Translation
social benefit, social assistance payment, welfare payment
Examples
Er beantragt Sozialgeld beim Amt.
He is applying for social benefits at the office.
Ohne Sozialgeld kann sie die Miete nicht bezahlen.
Without social benefits, she cannot pay the rent.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for social benefits (Sozialgeld beantragen) One has to apply for social benefits at the social welfare office.
to receive social benefits (Sozialgeld erhalten) She has been receiving social benefits for a year.
Similar Words
die Sozialhilfe, das Arbeitslosengeld II
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Geld' (money).
Memory Tips
Literally 'social money'. Think of it as money provided for social support.