die Sozialleistung
Translation
social benefit, welfare payment, social security benefit
Examples
Er erhält monatlich eine Sozialleistung.
He receives a monthly social benefit.
Die Regierung hat die Sozialleistungen gekürzt.
The government has cut social benefits.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to receive/apply for ((sth.)) He is applying for a social benefit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sozialhilfe, Unterstützung, Fürsorge; Antonyms: Eigenleistung
Etymology
Composed of 'Sozial' (social) and 'Leistung' (performance, benefit). Literally means 'social benefit'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'Leistung' (payment/benefit) from the 'sozial' (social) system.