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family allowance
A state financial benefit for families with children, intended to cover the costs of their support and upbringing. The term is used primarily in Austria, while in Germany 'Kindergeld' (child benefit) is common.
In Österreich beantragen Eltern die Familienbeihilfe nach der Geburt ihres Kindes beim Finanzamt.
In Austria, parents apply for family allowance at the tax office after the birth of their child.
The word is made up of 'Familie' (family), the linking element '-n-', and 'Beihilfe' (aid/allowance). 'Beihilfe' means financial help or support. So literally, it is 'help for the family.'
Ohne die Familienbeihilfe wäre es finanziell sehr schwierig für uns.
Without the family allowance, it would be very difficult for us financially.
This term is characteristic of usage in Austria. In Germany, a different term is used for a similar state benefit.
Als sie nach Wien zog, musste sie zum ersten Mal Familienbeihilfe beantragen.
When she moved to Vienna, she had to apply for family allowance for the first time.
In connection with state benefits such as 'Familienbeihilfe' (family allowance), the verbs 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'beziehen' (to receive regularly), and 'bekommen' (to get/receive) are often used. The phrase 'Anspruch haben auf' (to be entitled to) is also very typical.
Man muss die Familienbeihilfe aktiv beim zuständigen Amt beantragen.
You have to actively apply for family allowance at the responsible office.
child benefit
Kindergeld and Familienbeihilfe both refer to state financial support for families with children. The main difference is regional usage: in Germany, people usually say Kindergeld, while in Austria they are more likely to say Familienbeihilfe. Kindergeld is therefore appropriate in German texts, while Familienbeihilfe is appropriate in Austrian ones.
In Österreich erhalten viele Eltern Familienbeihilfe für ihre Kinder.
In Austria, many parents receive family allowance for their children.
In Deutschland erhalten viele Eltern Kindergeld für ihre Kinder.
In Germany, many parents receive child benefit for their children.
