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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' refer to very similar state support for families with children. Both help with the costs of support and upbringing. The most important difference is regional usage: in Germany, people normally say 'Kindergeld'; in Austria, they are more likely to say 'Familienbeihilfe'. Learners may confuse the words because the benefit is similar. So pay attention above all to the country or administrative context.
Frau Demir fragt in Österreich nach, wann die Familienbeihilfe überwiesen wird.
Ms. Demir asks in Austria when the family allowance will be transferred.
In Deutschland bekommen viele Eltern jeden Monat Kindergeld.
In Germany, many parents receive child benefit every month.