welfare state
der Sozialstaat, die Sozialstaaten
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welfare state
A state that, through its legislation and administration, provides for the social security and well-being of its citizens, for example through social insurance, social assistance, and equal opportunities.
Das System der Kranken- und Rentenversicherung ist eine zentrale Säule des deutschen Sozialstaats.
The health and pension insurance system is a central pillar of the German welfare state.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Sozialstaaten |
| genitive | des Sozialstaats |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Sozialstaat | die Sozialstaaten |
| accusative | den Sozialstaat | die Sozialstaaten |
| dative | dem Sozialstaat | den Sozialstaaten |
| genitive | des Sozialstaats des Sozialstaates | der Sozialstaaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of the adjective 'sozial' (social) and the noun 'Staat' (state). So it literally describes a state that takes care of the social concerns of its citizens.
Der moderne Sozialstaat steht vor großen finanziellen Herausforderungen.
The modern welfare state faces major financial challenges.
The 'Sozialstaat' (welfare state) is a central concept for understanding German society and politics. It describes the principle that the state takes an active role in securing the well-being of its citizens.
Das Prinzip des Sozialstaats ist in Deutschland im Grundgesetz verankert.
The principle of the welfare state is anchored in Germany's Basic Law.
The concept of the welfare state typically includes social insurance systems. These include, above all, health, pension, unemployment, and long-term care insurance.
Die Finanzierung des Sozialstaats erfolgt durch Steuern und Sozialabgaben.
The welfare state is financed through taxes and social security contributions.
social system
Both words relate to government-provided social protection. Der Sozialstaat primarily refers to the state and its political principle of ensuring social security; das Sozialsystem refers to the concrete institutions and measures used to do this. When talking about insurance programs or assistance, Sozialsystem is more precise.
Der Sozialstaat soll allen Bürgern soziale Sicherheit und faire Chancen bieten.
The welfare state is intended to provide all citizens with social security and fair opportunities.
Zum Sozialsystem gehören unter anderem die Kranken- und Rentenversicherung.
The social system includes health insurance and pension insurance, among other things.
