das Wohngeld
Translation
housing benefit, housing allowance, rent subsidy
Examples
Sie beantragt Wohngeld bei der Stadt.
She is applying for housing benefit from the city.
Ohne Wohngeld kann er die Miete nicht zahlen.
Without housing benefit, he can't pay the rent.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for ((sth.)) to apply for housing benefit Sie beantragt Wohngeld.
to receive ((sth.)) to receive housing benefit Er bekommt Wohngeld.
Similar Words
der Mietzuschuss, der Wohnungszuschuss
Etymology
From 'Wohnen' (to live) + 'Geld' (money). It's a direct compound for 'housing money'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Wohn' for housing, 'Geld' for money. It's government money to help with housing costs.