Kindergrundsicherung
/ˈkɪndɐˌɡʁʊntˌzɪçəʁʊŋ/noun★Intermediate
⚖️Law
formal
A government-provided financial support system for families with children, combining child benefits and needs-based support into a single payment.
Die Kindergrundsicherung soll Armut bei Kindern verhindern.
The child basic security is intended to prevent child poverty.
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Introduced in Germany to simplify and expand child welfare benefits.
Collocations
Kindergrundsicherung beantragento apply for child basic securityKindergrundsicherung erhöhento increase child basic security
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Kindergrundsicherung reformierenphrase
to reform child basic security
💡Pro Tip
Policy Context
This term is often used in discussions about social welfare and family policy in Germany.
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize nouns in German, including compound nouns like 'Kindergrundsicherung'.
📖Word Origin
From 'Kind' (child) + 'Grundsicherung' (basic security), reflecting a policy combining child benefits with needs-based support.
📝Usage Notes
Used in formal contexts, particularly in discussions about social policy and family support.
Word Breakdown
Kind
child
rootGrund
basic
rootSicherung
security
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