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Bürgergeld
/ˈbʏʁɡɐˌɡɛlt/
unemployment benefits
Das Bürgergeld soll Arbeitslose unterstützen.
The Bürgergeld is meant to support the unemployed.
Law
formal
A form of unemployment benefit in Germany, introduced in 2023 to replace the previous Hartz IV system, providing financial support to job seekers and those in need.
Seit der Einführung des Bürgergelds gibt es weniger Bürokratie für Arbeitslose.
Since the introduction of Bürgergeld, there has been less bureaucracy for the unemployed.
The term is part of German social welfare policy and is used in official and political contexts.
Collocations
Bürgergeld beantragento apply for BürgergeldBürgergeld erhaltento receive Bürgergeld
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Pro Tip
Contextual Use
Use 'Bürgergeld' in discussions about German social welfare, unemployment, or political debates on welfare reform.
Gold Rule
Capitalization
Always capitalize 'Bürgergeld' as it is a proper noun in German.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Bürger' (citizen) and 'Geld' (money), reflecting its purpose as a citizen's financial support system.
Usage Notes
The term is specific to German social policy and may not have direct equivalents in other countries' welfare systems.
Word Breakdown
Bürger
citizen
rootGeld
money
rootDeutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch