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state treasury
The total financial resources of a state; the government budget or the state's financial assets. The term is often used to describe the state's income and expenditure.
Die neuen Sozialleistungen belasten die Staatskasse erheblich.
The new social benefits place a significant burden on the state treasury.
The word consists of 'Staat' (state), the linking element '-s-', and 'Kasse' (cash desk/cashbox). A 'Kasse' is a place for storing money. 'Staatskasse' is therefore figuratively the 'cashbox of the state'.
Durch die neuen Steuern fließt mehr Geld in die Staatskasse.
The new taxes are bringing more money into the state treasury.
The word 'Staatskasse' (state treasury) is almost always used in the singular, even when it refers to the entire finances of a state. The plural 'Staatskassen' is rare and would refer to the treasuries of several states.
Die leere Staatskasse macht neue Investitionen unmöglich.
The empty state treasury makes new investments impossible.
'Staatskasse' (state treasury) is often used with verbs that describe a financial effect. Typical phrases are 'die Staatskasse füllen' (to fill the state treasury; revenue) or 'die Staatskasse belasten' (to burden the state treasury; expenses).
Die Wirtschaftskrise hat ein großes Loch in die Staatskasse gerissen.
The economic crisis has torn a large hole in the state treasury.
This term is typical of the language of politics, economics, and the news. It is often used metaphorically for the entire government budget.
In der Debatte ging es darum, wie die Staatskasse entlastet werden kann.
The debate was about how the state treasury could be relieved.
household / budget
'der Haushalt' and 'die Staatskasse' can both have to do with public finances. In this context, 'Haushalt' means more the plan: what income and expenses are intended for a certain period? 'Staatskasse' means more the money or financial resources of the state. For example, people say that something 'die Staatskasse belastet' (places a burden on the state treasury). There is a risk of confusion because both words occur in contexts involving the state, money, and spending. As a simple guide: 'Haushalt' is the plan; 'Staatskasse' is the state's money.
Die teure Maßnahme belastet die Staatskasse stark.
The expensive measure places a heavy burden on the state treasury.
Der neue Haushalt sieht mehr Geld für den öffentlichen Verkehr vor.
The new budget provides more money for public transport.