die Wohnberechtigungsbescheinigung
Translation
certificate of eligibility for housing, social housing permit
Examples
Man braucht eine Wohnberechtigungsbescheinigung für die Wohnung.
You need a certificate of eligibility for the apartment.
Er hat die Wohnberechtigungsbescheinigung erhalten.
He has received the certificate of eligibility for housing.
Grammar Patterns
to need ((sth.)) to need (a certificate) You need a certificate of eligibility for the apartment.
Similar Words
WBS (abbreviation)
Etymology
From 'Wohnen' (to live), 'Berechtigung' (entitlement), and 'Bescheinigung' (certificate).
Memory Tips
Break it down: A 'certificate' (Bescheinigung) that proves your 'entitlement' (Berechtigung) to 'live' (Wohnen) in social housing.