Sozialhilfe
social welfare assistance; means-tested social aid
noun zo-TSYAL-hil-fe Rare
Usage Note
Sozialhilfe is means-tested public assistance for people not covered by the Bürgergeld system, such as elderly or disabled persons. It is administered by local authorities under the SGB XII.
Examples
"Da sie keine Rente bezieht, ist sie auf Sozialhilfe angewiesen."
Natural Translation
Since she receives no pension she is dependent on social welfare assistance.
Literal Translation
Since she no pension receives, is she on social-welfare-assistance dependent.
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