English–German

“social welfare office” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈtsi̯aːlˌamt/

Example

Das Sozialamt hilft Familien in Not.

The social welfare office helps families in need.

Illustration for Sozialamt (social welfare office)

How to say “social welfare office” in German

“Social welfare office” in German is Sozialamt.

An official welfare counter for families and individuals who need material assistance or advice about social benefits.

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

Example sentences with Sozialamt

Er musste Unterlagen für das Sozialamt zusammenstellen.

He had to put together documents for the social welfare office.

Tips for using Sozialamt

  • The term is administrative and specific, while English "social services" can refer more broadly to agencies, programs, or professional support.

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