der WBS
Translation
social housing eligibility certificate, public housing permit
Examples
Für diese Wohnung braucht man einen WBS.
You need a social housing eligibility certificate for this apartment.
Hast du schon einen WBS beantragt?
Have you already applied for a social housing permit?
Grammar Patterns
((einen WBS)) to apply for He applied for a WBS.
((einen WBS)) to need/have She needs a WBS for this apartment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Genehmigung (permit), das Zertifikat (certificate)
Etymology
Abbreviation for 'Wohnberechtigungsschein', composed of 'Wohn-' (living), 'Berechtigung-' (eligibility), and '-schein' (certificate).
Memory Tips
Remember WBS stands for the 'Schein' (certificate) that gives you the 'Berechtigung' (right) to 'wohnen' (live) in social housing.