die Sozialversicherung
Translation
social security, social insurance
Examples
Jeder Arbeitnehmer zahlt in die Sozialversicherung ein.
Every employee pays into the social security system.
Die Sozialversicherung deckt Krankheit und Rente ab.
Social security covers illness and pensions.
Grammar Patterns
((to pay into the ~)) to pay into social security In Germany, you have to pay into the social security system.
Similar Words
Sozialhilfe (social welfare), Sozialleistungen (social benefits)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Versicherung' (insurance). Literally 'social insurance'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'insurance' (Versicherung) for society (sozial).