das Sozialwesen
Translation
social services, welfare system, social welfare
Examples
Er studiert Sozialwesen.
He is studying social services.
Das deutsche Sozialwesen ist sehr komplex.
The German social system is very complex.
Grammar Patterns
das Sozialwesen social services/welfare system The social welfare system in Germany is well-developed.
Similar Words
Sozialsystem, Wohlfahrtsstaat, Sozialleistungen
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Wesen' (being, system, entity). It literally means 'social system'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'essence' or 'system' (Wesen) of a 'social' (Sozial) society, which is its welfare and services.