Nomen

das Arbeitslosengeld

unemployment benefits, unemployment compensation

Er beantragt Arbeitslosengeld.

He is applying for unemployment benefits.

Die Höhe des Arbeitslosengeldes ist begrenzt.

The amount of the unemployment benefits is limited.

((et4)) beantragen to apply for sth. He must apply for unemployment benefits.

((et4)) beziehen/erhalten to receive sth. She receives unemployment benefits.

Synonyms: Stütze (colloquial); Antonyms: Gehalt (salary), Lohn (wage).

Composed of 'Arbeit' (work) + 'los' (without) + 'Geld' (money). It literally means 'work-less-money'.

Break it down: You get 'Geld' (money) when you are 'los' (without) 'Arbeit' (work).

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