das Arbeitslosengeld
Translation
unemployment benefits, unemployment compensation
Examples
Er beantragt Arbeitslosengeld.
He is applying for unemployment benefits.
Die Höhe des Arbeitslosengeldes ist begrenzt.
The amount of the unemployment benefits is limited.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) beantragen to apply for sth. He must apply for unemployment benefits.
((et4)) beziehen/erhalten to receive sth. She receives unemployment benefits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stütze (colloquial); Antonyms: Gehalt (salary), Lohn (wage).
Etymology
Composed of 'Arbeit' (work) + 'los' (without) + 'Geld' (money). It literally means 'work-less-money'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: You get 'Geld' (money) when you are 'los' (without) 'Arbeit' (work).