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Altersversorgung

old-age provision

noun AL-ters-fer-zor-gung Rare
People & Society Family

Also means

retirement support

Usage Note

Altersversorgung is the provision of financial or practical support for people in old age, encompassing state pensions, private savings, and family care. It is a central concern in German social policy given demographic ageing.

Examples

"Viele Menschen verlassen sich im Alter auf familiäre Altersversorgung."

Natural Translation

Many people rely on family-provided old-age support in their later years.

Literal Translation

Many people rely in old age on familial old-age-provision.

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