English–German

“social insurance” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈtsi̯aːlfɛɐ̯ˌzɪçəʁʊŋ/

Example

Die Sozialversicherung zahlt mir eine Rente.

Social insurance provides me with a pension.

Illustration for Sozialversicherung (social insurance)

How to say “social insurance” in German

“Social insurance” in German is Sozialversicherung.

A contribution pool that turns common payments into support for sickness, accidents, old age, or unemployment.

Full entry for Sozialversicherung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Sozialversicherung

Die Sozialversicherung sichert Renten und Krankenversorgung für Erwerbstätige.

Social insurance ensures pensions and health care for employed people.

Tips for using Sozialversicherung

  • German commonly uses the singular Sozialversicherung for the system as a whole, while specific branches can be named separately, such as Krankenversicherung or Rentenversicherung.

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