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tax money
The money that the state collects from citizens and companies by levying taxes. It is used to finance public spending such as infrastructure, education, and security.
Die neue Brücke wurde vollständig mit Steuergeldern finanziert.
The new bridge was financed entirely with tax money.
'Steuergeld' (tax money) is made up of 'die Steuer' (tax) and 'das Geld' (money). So it literally refers to money that comes from taxes.
Mit unserem Steuergeld werden Straßen und Schulen gebaut.
Our tax money is used to build roads and schools.
This word is often combined with verbs that describe dealing with money, e.g. 'mit Steuergeldern finanzieren' (to finance with tax money), or to 'verwenden' (use), 'sparen' (save), or 'verschwenden' (waste) tax money.
Die Opposition kritisiert, dass die Regierung Steuergelder verschwendet.
The opposition criticizes the government for wasting tax money.
The term 'Steuergeld' (tax money) is mainly used in discussions about politics and public finances. It emphasizes that the money comes from citizens and that the state must handle it responsibly.
Es gab eine lange Debatte über die richtige Verwendung der Steuergelder.
There was a long debate about the proper use of tax money.
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'Steuer' and 'Steuergeld' are closely connected, but they do not mean the same thing. A 'Steuer' is the charge that citizens or companies have to pay to the state. 'Steuergeld' is the money that the state receives through these taxes and then uses for public tasks. The words can be confused because both have to do with money for the state. In practice: you pay a tax, but the state uses tax money.
Viele Bürger wollen wissen, wofür ihr Steuergeld ausgegeben wird.
Many citizens want to know what their tax money is being spent on.
Nach der Gehaltserhöhung muss Tom mehr Steuer zahlen.
After the pay raise, Tom has to pay more tax.