Existenzminimum
Das Existenzminimum sollte für alle Bürger garantiert werden.
The minimum income required for basic living should be guaranteed for all citizens.
The minimum income or resources necessary to meet basic living needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing, without falling into poverty.
Die Regierung hat das Existenzminimum für Familien mit Kindern erhöht.
The government has increased the minimum income required for basic living for families with children.
This term is often used in legal, economic, and social policy discussions.
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Contextual Use
Use 'Existenzminimum' when discussing legal or economic standards for basic living conditions.
Word Origin
From 'Existenz' (existence) + 'Minimum' (minimum), referring to the bare minimum needed to sustain life.
Usage Notes
This term is commonly used in discussions about social welfare, poverty alleviation, and economic policy.