unemployment benefit
das Arbeitslosengeld, die Arbeitslosengelder
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unemployment benefit
A state financial benefit for people who have lost their job and are registered with the responsible employment agency. It helps secure their livelihood while they are looking for work.
Nach seiner Kündigung musste er sofort Arbeitslosengeld beantragen.
After he was dismissed, he had to apply for unemployment benefit immediately.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Arbeitslosengelder |
| genitive | des Arbeitslosengeldes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Arbeitslosengeld | die Arbeitslosengelder |
| accusative | das Arbeitslosengeld | die Arbeitslosengelder |
| dative | dem Arbeitslosengeld | den Arbeitslosengeldern |
| genitive | des Arbeitslosengeldes des Arbeitslosengelds | der Arbeitslosengelder |
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The word is made up of three parts: 'arbeitslos' (unemployed), the linking '-en', and 'Geld' (money). So it literally means 'money for unemployed people'.
Wer seinen Job verliert, hat Anspruch auf Arbeitslosengeld.
Anyone who loses their job is entitled to unemployment benefit.
In connection with 'Arbeitslosengeld' (unemployment benefit), the verbs 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'bekommen' (to get), 'erhalten' (to receive), or 'beziehen' (to draw/receive) are often used.
Sie bezieht seit zwei Monaten Arbeitslosengeld.
She has been receiving unemployment benefit for two months.
This word belongs to official administrative language. It is used when dealing with authorities, especially the 'Agentur für Arbeit' (Federal Employment Agency).
Für den Antrag auf Arbeitslosengeld ist die Agentur für Arbeit zuständig.
The Federal Employment Agency is responsible for applications for unemployment benefit.
