das Arbeitslosengeld
Translation
unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation
Examples
Er hat heute ALG beantragt.
He applied for unemployment benefits today.
Wie lange bekommt man ALG?
How long do you get unemployment benefits?
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) beantragen to apply for (sth.) He is applying for ALG.
((et4)) beziehen to receive (sth.) She has been receiving ALG for three months.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stütze (support, colloquial); Antonyms: Gehalt (salary), Lohn (wage).
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Arbeitslosengeld', from 'Arbeit' (work) + 'los' (-less) + 'Geld' (money). Literally 'work-less-money'.
Memory Tips
Remember ALG as 'A Lack of Geld' (Geld = money), which is why you'd apply for it.