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social benefit
An umbrella term for all benefits in the form of money, services, or in-kind support that the state or social insurance providers grant to citizens for social security.
Das Kindergeld ist in Deutschland eine wichtige Sozialleistung für Familien.
Child benefit is an important social benefit for families in Germany.
The word is composed of 'sozial' (social) and 'die Leistung' (benefit/service). It therefore refers to a benefit that serves a social purpose, namely providing security for citizens.
Arbeitslosengeld ist eine Form der Sozialleistung.
Unemployment benefit is a form of social benefit.
'Sozialleistung' (social benefit) is a formal term from administrative and political language. In everyday life, people often speak more specifically about 'Kindergeld' (child benefit), 'Arbeitslosengeld' (unemployment benefit), or 'Sozialhilfe' (social assistance).
Im Antrag müssen alle bezogenen Sozialleistungen angegeben werden.
All social benefits received must be listed in the application.
Common verbs in connection with social benefits are 'beantragen' (to apply for), 'erhalten' (to receive), 'beziehen' (to draw/receive, when you get them), and 'gewähren' (to grant) or 'zahlen' (to pay, when the state provides them).
Man kann Sozialleistungen beim zuständigen Amt beantragen.
You can apply for social benefits at the responsible office.
support
'Unterstützung' and 'Sozialleistung' can both mean help for people, including in the form of money. 'Unterstützung' is more general and can come from friends, family, a company, or the state. 'Sozialleistung' is more specific: it means benefits from the state or from social insurance, for example money, advice, or other help for social security. In everyday language, you say 'Unterstützung' when the type of help is open. For government offices and official topics, 'Sozialleistung' fits better.
Im Bürgerbüro fragt Herr Kaya, welche Sozialleistungen er beantragen kann.
At the citizens' office, Mr. Kaya asks which social benefits he can apply for.
Nach dem Umzug war ich dankbar für die Unterstützung meiner Freunde.
After the move, I was grateful for my friends' support.