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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.
social assistance
Both words refer to government support for social security. „Sozialleistung“ is the umbrella term for various payments, goods, or services; „Sozialhilfe“ refers to a specific form of financial assistance for people who cannot support themselves and have no other entitlement. Use „Sozialleistung“ in general and „Sozialhilfe“ for this specific case.
Das Kindergeld ist eine Sozialleistung, die viele Familien erhalten.
Child benefit is a social benefit received by many families.
Weil sie ihren Lebensunterhalt nicht selbst bezahlen konnte, beantragte sie Sozialhilfe.
Because she could not cover her living expenses herself, she applied for social assistance.
