die Langzeiterwerbslosigkeit
Translation
long-term unemployment
Examples
Die Regierung bekämpft die Langzeiterwerbslosigkeit.
The government is fighting long-term unemployment.
Er ist von Langzeiterwerbslosigkeit betroffen.
He is affected by long-term unemployment.
Grammar Patterns
the fight against long-term unemployment The government is taking measures in the fight against long-term unemployment.
to be affected by long-term unemployment Many people are affected by long-term unemployment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dauerarbeitslosigkeit; Antonyms: Vollbeschäftigung (full employment)
Etymology
Composed of Lang (long) + Zeit (time) + Erwerb (gainful employment) + -s- (linking) + los (less) + -igkeit (-ness). It literally means 'long-time-employment-less-ness'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a long timeline ('Langzeit') where someone is without a job ('Erwerbslosigkeit'). The word construction is very literal.