die Bedarfsgemeinschaft
Translation
community of need, benefit unit, welfare household
Examples
Eine Familie bildet oft eine Bedarfsgemeinschaft.
A family often forms a community of need.
Sie beantragen als Bedarfsgemeinschaft Sozialleistungen.
They apply for social benefits as a benefit unit.
Grammar Patterns
to form a ((Bedarfsgemeinschaft)) to form a community of need They form a community of need.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Haushaltsgemeinschaft
Etymology
Composed of 'Bedarf' (need, demand) and 'Gemeinschaft' (community). Literally a 'community of need'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'community' ('Gemeinschaft') that shares a common 'need' ('Bedarf') for social benefits. It's a legal term.